Envirornmental Services Aide

Environmental Services Aide: Job Profile Summary This role focuses on the support services functions, such as dietary and food services, environmental services, general facilities, repair and maintenance, parking, sterilization and transportation to ensure all required support activities are completed in a timely manner. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Environmental Services duties: Researches the environmental effects of activities to develop methods of controlling or minimizing factors contributing to environmental damage and improve the effectiveness of restorative activities. . The majority of time is spent in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision. An entry level role that typically requires little to no prior knowledge or experience, work is closely supervised, and communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation. Duties and Responsibilities: -Maintains a cleaning cart in an orderly condition, fully stocked. -Responsible for removal of all waste including: regular rubbish, cardboard, recycle paper, and hazardous material. -Uses appropriate chemicals and tools, dusts and disinfects floors including corners and baseboards. -Empties ashtrays, wastebaskets and other waste receptacles and wipes clean with appropriate chemical. Replaces the plastic liners and all trash collected. -Uses appropriate chemicals to clean and disinfect public, private, and patient room bathrooms including sinks, bathtubs, showers, commodes, mirrors. Replenishes bathroom supplies. -Replenishes all supplies: soap, toilet paper, paper towels. -Disinfects patient rooms, and cleaning/making of beds. -Thoroughly cleans bed with disinfectant solution and makes bed with fresh linen upon patient discharge. -Transports linen hampers to designated pick-up areas, and replace full linen bags when empty. -Performs project work such as wall washing, cubicle changing, cleaning of waste containers, and window washing. -Damp dusts, polishes and disinfects all furniture, telephones, horizontal surfaces using appropriate chemicals and tools. Vacuums carpets and upholstery. -Performs the following as needed during functions: setting up of furniture, distribution and set-up of audio visual equipment, general cleaning. -Operates heavy duty/electrical cleaning equipment: wet vacuum, extractors, floor machines, buffers, upholstery shampooer, dry vacuum, and auto scrubbers. -Collects needle boxes and disposes of them in appropriate area. -Reports any equipment problems. -Completes daily inspections of assigned areas. -Follows proper procedures concerning Infection Control Practices. -Responsible for all work assigned to the crew for a particular shift. -May perform cleaning and sanitization of Operating Rooms which may include collecting and disposing of hazardous biological waste. Physical Requirements: -Standing, walking, bending, and stretching majority of shift. -Ability to push heavy loaded carts and lift between 30-60 lbs. -Occasional climbing of ladders. -Frequent exposure to dirt, dust, blood, body waste, and contaminated waste. Exposure to climate conditions when depositing trash in ompactor. -Possibility of cuts and needle punctures. -Occasional exposure to hazards which may cause serious injury/illness. Skills & Abilities: -Ability to read simple instructions, write, and speak basic English. -Ability to operate simple mecmechanical devices such as floor rotos, vacuums, compactors, etc. -Familiarity with operation of heavy duty, electrical cleaning equipment. -Ability to interact with other hospital staff members, visitors, and patients in a friendly, cooperative manner. Preferred Qualifications: -One (1) year of related experience. -High school diploma or equivalent.