HousekeepingThe Environmental Services Aide will:
- Receives cleaning assignments, supplies, and equipment for work day at the beginning of the shift. Performs a final check and cleans up at the end of the shift.
- Collects supplies from Environmental Services supply room at beginning of the shift.
- Maintains tools and equipment in good conditions. Reports any needed repairs, structural damage, safety hazard or equipment malfunction immediately. Economically uses supplies, materials and equipment
- Proceeds to assigned area to begin daily tasks.
- Observes all safety policies and procedures with regards to wet floor signs, placement of equipment, labeled bottles, etc., at all times.
- Cleans cart and equipment according to standard procedures.
- Performs clean-up 15 minutes before the end of the shift according to standard Environmental Services' procedure.
- Performs daily tasks to maintain a germ-free, clean and orderly area.
- Cleans each area, thoroughly, following standard Environmental Services procedures. Strips, cleans and dresses delivery and C-section rooms quickly and thoroughly after use.
- Uses proper chemicals and equipment as per standard Environmental Services procedures and as observed by the Unit Supervisor.
- Cleans areas according to standards as indicated on daily inspection sheets and weekly Quality Assurance Inspection Forms.
- Washes walls, vents, ceilings, doors, waste receptacles, as needed as indicated by Supervisor's checks.
- Ensures areas are completely cleaned by the end of the shift as noted on the Supervisor's final rounds.
- Cleans all stretchers, stools, utility tables, I.V. poles, overhead lights.
- Cleans and sanitizes laboratories in area.
- Performs daily cleaning of lounges and locker rooms.
- Replaces light bulbs as needed.
- Labor & Delivery and Operating Room Daily Tasks.
- Notifies Central when three (3) delivery carts have been used.
- Removes used suction bottles and replaces with clean bottles, tubings and connectors. Tests suction.
- Resets Oxygen.
- Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of LDR's, C-Section room at all times.
- Transports patients after delivery.
- Fills Hibiclense and Betadine dispensers
- Stocks daily deliveries.
- Stocks warmers with sterile water and saline.
- Performs hard surface floor care/carpet duties as instructed by the Supervisor.
- Follows proper spray and buffing techniques according to standard procedures.
- Follows proper floor stripping and refinishing techniques according to standard procedures.
- Completes projects as scheduled and observed by Supervisory inspection.
- Utilizes proper spotting techniques and use of chemicals.
- Performs daily collection, storage and disposal of various wastes generated within the 4H areas.
- Maintains knowledge of proper handling methods and storage procedures of municipal, chemotherapy, and medical wastes.
- Handles, stores, transports and disposes of wastes according to Environmental Services procedures on a daily basis.
- Takes proper barrier precautions when handling wastes according to Environmental Services' procedure.
- Responds to emergencies which may arise that require the involvement of Environmental Service personnel.
- Responds to fire or disaster calls as assigned by Supervisor or other administrative personnel or fire brigade members.
- Demonstrates an understanding of proper emergency procedure and policies.
- Assists whenever and wherever required.
- Performs other related duties as requested.
- Cleans other areas as requested by Supervisor.
- Completes weekly report on a timely basis and outlines all spray buffs, special cleaning performed, etc.
- Evaluates all completed projects.
- Conducts visual inspections of completed projects as observed by Supervisor.
- Completes weekly report on a timely basis and outlines all spray buffs, special cleaning performed, etc.
- Maintains all equipment in proper condition.
- Inspects all equipment on a daily basis to ensure safe conditions and reports needed repair within 30 minutes as observed by Supervisor..
- Tests equipment daily to ensure a high level of cleaning quality.
- Develops technical and operational knowledge and skills
- Maintains knowledge of all products and chemicals and knows the limits, quantities, purposes and hazard of each product as observed by Supervisor.
- Trains new employees in proper cleaning procedures as assigned.
Requirements:
- Previous cleaning experience is desirable, but not required
- Ability to utilize common housekeeping equipment, including mechanical equipment, such as brooms, mops, buffers, extractors, vacuum machines, scouring pads, dust rags, etc.
- Good manual dexterity
Grade 110