QUALIFICATIONS:
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 highpowered 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
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
In addition to performing any or all of the tasks performed by the Environmental Services Aide I this position performs project work not normally a part of the daily cleaning routine. This position also performs specialized cleaning procedures for critical care areas such as operating rooms dialysis emergency services and ICUs.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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 escalator machine 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 postdischarge patient rooms according to department procedures
Periodically removes & rehangs window curtains & cubicle curtains
Uses mechanical equipment & specialized processes to clean strip refinish & burnish hardsurface flooring. Shampoos & extracts carpeting & upholstery
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.