Environmental Services Aide I

I. GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under close supervision, performs repetitive housekeeping tasks in patient areas, offices, Clinics and other assigned areas. Maintains area according to established level of order, cleaning and sanitation.

II.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Empties ashtrays, wastebaskets and other waste receptacles and wipes clean with appropriate chemical. Replaces the plastic liners and brings to appropriate location, all trash collected. When assigned, brings trash to compactor. Damp dusts, polishes and disinfects all furniture, telephones, horizontal surfaces using appropriate chemicals and tools. Using appropriate chemicals, cleans bathrooms including sinks, bathtubs, showers, commodes, mirrors, stainless steel, etc. Replenishes bathroom supplies (toilet paper, paper towels, and soap) as necessary. Using appropriate tools, dusts all high ledges and frames. Using appropriate chemicals and tools, dusts and damp disinfects floors including corners and baseboards. Posts "Wet Floor" signs when mopping floor. Thoroughly cleans bed with disinfectant solution and makes bed with fresh linen upon patient discharge. Using appropriate chemicals and tools, washes and spot cleans walls and glass surfaces. Changes cubicle curtains and drapes in patient areas and offices when assigned. Using appropriate equipment and chemicals, vacuums and spot cleans carpets. Cleans and disinfects room, following infection control procedures, which have been exposed to a patient with an infectious disease. Buffs floors with floor roto machine and appropriate chemical when assigned. Moves furniture and equipment (including beds) when performing assigned duties. Collects needleboxes and disposes of them in appropriate area following departmental procedures. Changes mattresses and disposes of old ones in compactor area when assigned by Supervisor. Cleans toilets in utility rooms using appropriate chemical. Using appropriate chemical, cleans interior and exterior of hampers. Using appropriate chemicals and tools, dry and damp mops stair- wells and elevators. Using appropriate chemicals and tools, cleans interior of stoves in dietary kitchens on patient floors. Using appropriate chemical, cleans exterior of refrigerator as necessary and interior when emptied or defrosted. Maintains ESD closet in clean and orderly fashion. Collects and disposes of hazardous waste following established infection control procedures. Fills discharge cart on inpatient floor.

III.JOB REQUIREMENTS:

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Ability to read, write, speak basic English, count and follow simple instructions. Two weeks on the job training. Ability to operate simple mechanical devices such as floor rotos, vacuums, compactors, etc. Physical skills required: Standing, walking, bending and stretching a majority of shift. Occasional climbing of ladders.

IV. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Works in offices, public areas, Clinics with some contact with Hospital staff, visitors and patients. When working in inpatient areas has direct contact with patients, visitors, professional and clerical staff, 90% of time. Frequent exposure to dirt, dust, blood, body waste, and contaminated waste. Exposure to climate conditions when depositing trash in compactor. Possibility of cuts and needle punctures. Occasional exposure to hazards which may cause serious injury/illness (T.B., hepatitis, rodent bites). When working in non-patient areas, those hazards are minimal.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT:

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

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