Description
32 hrs/wk day shift rotating weekends and holidays.
A Brief Overview
The Environmental Services Worker I may work in any location on client premises.The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but the department may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among locations, depending on business necessities and client requirements.
What You Will Do
- Performs Environmental Services duties in an effective, efficient manner completing all steps in the 7 Step Cleaning Process.
- Performs assigned duties according to quality standards to ensure a clean and comfortable environment for patients, visitors and staff.
- Keeps cleaning cart, equipment hopper room and trash-room clean and organized. All cleaning materials properly labeled.
- Responsible for positive verbal and non-verbal interactions with patients, families, visitors and other employees.
- Provides assistance to these individuals as needed or finds the appropriate individual to provide the assistance requested.
- Will be required to properly and safely use cleaning chemicals per manufacturer standards.
- Cleans offices, patients’/residents’ rooms, classrooms, common areas, restrooms, halls, food service areas and any other areas that may require attention.
- Sweeps, mops, and vacuums hallways, stairs and office space.
- Cleans light fixtures, ceilings and vents, walls mattresses, furniture, windows and window coverings.
- Empties trash and garbage containers, may transport waste with sealed lids to outside compactor
- Replenishes supplies and materials.
- Moves furniture and sets-up tables and chairs.
- Notifies leaders concerning any need for any maintenance repairs or additions.
- Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
- Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
- Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
- Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work.
- Attends training programs required by Cleveland Medical Center (classroom and virtual) as designated and completes all assigned training within the allotted time.
- May transport and package Regulated Medical Waste and Chemo Waste
- May change cubicle curtains and shower curtains
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Qualifications
Education
- High School Equivalent / GED (Preferred)
Work Experience
- Experience in a hospital setting (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills, as well as exhibits a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently. (Required proficiency)
- Able to understand written protocols and instructions. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to use all relevant electronic and communication devices (Required proficiency)
- Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours). (Required proficiency)
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds. (Required proficiency)
- Generally, indoors; may participate in outside activities and events. (Required proficiency)
- Wears protective clothing and/or Personal Protective Equipment by the work environment or governmental regulations as you will be exposed to various cleaning chemicals. (Required proficiency)
- Ladder Usage (Required proficiency)
Physical Demands
- Standing Constantly
- Walking Constantly
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Constantly 50 lbs
- Carrying Constantly 50 lbs
- Pushing Constantly 50 lbs
- Pulling Constantly 50 lbs
- Climbing Constantly 50 lbs
- Balancing Constantly
- Stooping Constantly
- Kneeling Constantly
- Crouching Constantly
- Crawling Constantly
- Reaching Constantly
- Handling Constantly
- Grasping Constantly
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Frequently
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
