Environmental Services Worker
Environmental Services Worker
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23-05-2025
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Job Description
The Environmental Services Worker is responsible to maintain a clean and functional environment throughout the hospital as assigned by the department head. Assigned work areas shall be maintained at a high standard of cleanliness and functionality according to established policies and procedures and with the guidance of the department head.
Responsibilities:
- Performs routine cleaning of assigned patient rooms baths operating or recovery rooms laboratories offices rest rooms locker rooms or other areas using standard cleaning supplies and disinfectants to the high standards of cleanliness and disinfecting as directed.
- Dusts and wet mops floors and vacuums carpets; dusts and cleans furniture fixtures horizontal surfaces vents etc. Sanitizes and/or polishes mirrors glass partitions doors and similar interior glass surfaces; scours or polishes drinking fountains bathtubs showers sinks or other porcelain surfaces; empties sanitizes and relines wastebaskets. Replenishes bathroom and restroom supplies of paper towels toilet tissue and soap; reports maintenance needs and safety hazards to Housekeeping Manager or Supervisor per established department procedures.
- Upon patient discharge strips beds washes/sanitizes everything that came into contact with the patient. Sanitizes patient care equipment (IV poles bedside commodes walkers etc.) before placing them in storage. Discards disposable utensils used by patient (bed pans urinals water pitchers wash pans etc.). Reports any patients belongings left behind to nursing for prompt removal. Washes and cleans discharged patient unit including bed chest table locker and drawers. Makes bed and replenishes patient supplies following established department and hospital procedures.
- Performs assigned project work including but not limited to general cleaning of chairs wastebaskets kick plates convectors bathroom walls doors and door frames lower windows and tracks casters on movable furniture and wheelchairs/stretchers as requested. Changes shower curtains on a monthly basis or as needed.
- Cleans and performs nominal maintenance on upright vacuum (i.e. change bag check for blockage) works carts and equipment; following department Lock out/Tag out policy and procedure removes unsafe equipment from service. Meets safety and cleanliness guidelines at all times.
- Performs other duties as assigned. (Specific duties may vary depending on assigned area.)
Requirements:
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
- Institutional housekeeping experience preferred.
- Ability to read write and follow verbal and written instructions.
- After brief training ability to demonstrate correct use of workrelated chemicals supplies tools and equipment.
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Full-Time
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