Environmental Service Worker EMC

The Environmental Services Worker II may work in any location on client premises.The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but the department may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among locations, depending on business necessities and client requirements

What You Will Do

• Performs Environmental Services duties in an effective, efficient manner completing all steps in the 7 Step Cleaning Process.
• Performs assigned duties according to quality standards to ensure a clean and comfortable environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Keeps cleaning cart, equipment hopper room and trash-room clean and organized. All cleaning materials properly labeled.
• Responsible for positive verbal and non-verbal interactions with patients, families, visitors and other employees.
• Provides assistance to these individuals as needed or finds the appropriate individual to provide the assistance requested.
• Will be required to properly and safely use cleaning chemicals per manufacturer standards.
• Cleans offices, patients'/residents' rooms, classrooms, common areas, restrooms, halls, food service areas and any other areas that may require attention.
• Sweeps, mops and vacuums hallways, stairs and office space.
• Cleans light fixtures, ceilings and vents, walls mattresses, furniture, windows and window coverings.
• Empties trash and garbage containers, may transport waste with sealed lids to outside compactor
• Replenishes supplies and materials.
• Moves furniture and sets-up tables and chairs.
• Notifies leaders concerning any need for any maintenance repairs or additions.
• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
• Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work.
• Attends training programs required by Cleveland Medical Center (classroom and virtual) as designated and completes all assigned training within the allotted time.
• May transport and package Regulated Medical Waste and Chemo Waste
• May change cubicle curtains and shower curtains

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.