Environmental Services Aide (Cleaning Specialist)- job post Avita Health System

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Location

Bucyrus, OH

Program

Hospitality / Janitorial

Qualifications

Cleans all areas of the organization (hospital, physician clinics, etc.) by performing the following duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Environmental Services Department.

• Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, and clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, elevators and stairways in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.

• Must be able to clean areas that may be highly infectious and use all proper PPE and safety precautions.

• Ability to work in an environment with exposure to dust, cleaning chemicals, and other conditions related to a medical environment.

• Ability to follow all infection control practices including handwashing techniques, standard precautions and isolation precautions.

• Ability to appropriately dispose of medical waste products such as syringes, hand gloves, face masks, etc

• Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.

• Ability to respond to emergencies in relations to a hospital environment.

• Understand proper cleaning techniques for blood or other bodily fluids and disinfect area of contact.

• Understands proper cleaning protocols of areas, rooms or offices exposed to bed bugs, fleas, or other insects.

• Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.

• Uses and maintains equipment properly.

• Ability to arm and disarm clinic alarm systems.

• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

• Assists visitors with directions.

• Always introduces self to patients, families and visitors.

• Reports safety hazards as appropriate.

• Replenishes supplies.

• Completes work assignments in a timely manner.

• Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.

• Works day, evening or night shift as assigned.

• Ability to do work on his/her own with little or no direct supervision.

• Observes safety precautions at all times.

• Assure that no small or sharp objects or tools that may injure patients or visitors will be left out.

• Cleaning carts must not be left unattended.

• Environmental Services closets must remain locked at all times.

• Maintain adequate lighting for good visibility.

• Keep hallways and pathways clear of debris, cleaning equipment and tools.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to successfully complete an Essential Function Test (EFT) prior to employment.

PREFERRED

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.