Environmental Services
Job Location:
Opelousas, LA - USA
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Job Summary
The Environmental Services Attendant is responsible for maintaining a clean safe and sanitary environment in all areas of the hospital including patient care surgical laboratory ancillary and public spaces. This role ensures infection prevention patient safety and comfort by performing cleaning trash/linen handling floor care and related environmental services duties in compliance with organizational OSHA CMS and hospital policies |
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
Environmental Cleaning & Maintenance
-Perform daily and discharge cleaning of patient rooms offices restrooms surgical areas and ancillary spaces.
-Carry out the 7-Step Cleaning process including trash/linen removal disinfecting dusting mopping vacuuming and sanitizing high-touch surfaces.
-Clean and maintain specialized areas:
-Patient Care Rooms and Areas (nourishment stations nurses stations medicine rooms supply closets)
-Obstetrics (including C-Section suites)
-Surgical and sterile areas (operating rooms decontamination central sterile special procedure locker rooms)
-Laboratory Medical Imaging Pharmacy Respiratory and other ancillary areas
-Clean bathrooms sinks toilets showers mirrors walls doors furniture and fixtures.
-Sweep mop and vacuum hallways stairs lobbies and offices.
-High dust and clean light fixtures vents windows and ceilings.
-Properly and safely use cleaning chemicals in accordance with manufacturer hospital and infection control guidelines.
-Maintain cleanliness of equipment and perform minor repairs; report broken equipment immediately.
Linen & Waste Management
-Collect sort and transport soiled linen; replenish clean linen for discharge patient rooms.
-Inventory linen periodically and report supply needs.
-Safely handle and dispose of hazardous waste following hospital and regulatory procedures.
-Empty trash garbage and biohazard containers when three-quarters full.
Safety & Compliance
-Always Observe safety precautions (including use of wet floor signage).
-Respond promptly to the hospital Fire and Emergency Codes.
-Report accidents injuries hazards and unsafe conditions immediately with documentation.
-Follow OSHA HIPAA CMS and hospital risk management standards.
-Secure assigned areas equipment and assets upon completion of duties.
Communication & Teamwork
-Establish and maintain positive relationships with patients staff and visitors.
-Communicate repairs or maintenance needs to the Zone Leader or EVS manager.
-Keep managers informed of pertinent information and job progress.
-Participate in training programs safety meetings and continuing education opportunities.
Other Duties
-Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner documenting work on daily checklists.
-Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Environmental Services.
Education:High School Diploma/GED preferred.
-Previous environmental services housekeeping or custodial experience preferred; healthcare setting experience a plus.
-Knowledge of cleaning techniques floor care equipment infection control and chemical safety.
-Ability to follow detailed cleaning protocols and use PPE appropriately.
-Strong attention to detail time management and teamwork skills.
-Ability to stand walk push pull bend and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
-Flexibility to work various shifts weekends and holidays as needed.
About Company
Opelousas General Health System provides quality, compassionate, affordable & accessible health care.
