Environ. Service Aide II Days 30 HRS 9AM-330PM Monday-Friday

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

* Completes work in assigned areas by cleaning, sanitizing, and polishing environmental surfaces according to departmental and hospital policies & procedures

* Cleans (on a daily & routine basis) horizontal & vertical surfaces including (but not limited to) patient rooms, lavatories, offices, corridors, stairwells, elevators, treatment rooms, special care areas, conference rooms, locker rooms, lounges, and public areas

* Uses a variety of chemicals and equipment including (but not limited to) germicidal detergent, bleach, window cleaner, all purpose cleaner, stripper, floor finish, bucket/wringer, floor machine, vacuum cleaner, carpet extractor, and a variety of hand tools

* Empties/relines soiled laundry, waste & RMW containers according to department procedures. Contains & transports soiled laundry, waste & RMW to disposal site.

* Cleans & prepares post-discharge patient rooms according to department procedures

* Periodically removes & re-hangs window curtains & cubicle curtains

* Uses mechanical equipment & specialized processes to clean, strip, refinish & burnish hard-surface flooring. Shampoos & extracts carpeting

* Performs specialized cleaning in critical areas requiring aseptic technique and complex processes

* Routinely moves furniture/equipment utilizing dollies and hand carts

* Secures dysfunctional equipment against unauthorized use. Reports breakdowns to supervisor

* Performs other similar or related duties that may be assigned or as necessary.

* May be present in secure medication storage areas and are allowed incidental access to medications.

Basic ability to speak and understand English (oral & written)

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Requires physical ability to bend, stoop, reach & climb ladders. Must be able to lift in excess of 50lbs several times per shift (e.g. waste & soiled laundry handling). Must be able to perform repetitive motions in the process of drymopping, wet mopping, vacuuming, and hand scrubbing. Must be able to operate & control high-powered equipment.

Requires moderate level of verbal communication skills to interact with patients, visitors & staff, often under stressful situations

Requires technical knowledge of general & specialized cleaning procedures & products

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Modern, updated facilities with exposure to blood, vomit, feces, urine, dirt, fumes & odors

* Denotes essential functions