The Environmental Services Aide is responsible for hospital cleanliness and maintains effective infection control through proper cleaning and sanitizing; following specific cleaning procedures as directed. Responsibilities include:

• Cleans and disinfects furniture and equipment, wheelchairs, shower chairs, and over-bed stands, locker rooms, toilets, restrooms, and washrooms; replenishes soap, towels, and toilet tissues.
• Performs discharge cleaning procedures of patient and resident rooms and prepares room for new occupant; follows isolation procedures in isolation rooms.
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards.
• Dusts, cleans, scrubs, disinfects, and/or polishes furniture, walls, woodwork, window sills, fans, vents, Venetian blinds, radiators, air conditioners, mirrors, lamps, tiles, equipment, and bathrooms.
• Gathers and disposes of soiled linen, trash, and waste materials and replaces trash can liners.
• Responds to requests for cleanup of spills and special problems
• Utilizes scrubbers, buffers, mechanical floor cleaners, wet vacs, polishers, vacuums and mops to clean floors, halls, stairways, and public areas. Buffs, strips, waxes, and polishes floors. Vacuums and shampoos furniture and carpets.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Experience

• Less than 1 year Minimum of 6 months experience working in housekeeping within a hospital setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• The incumbent in this role must have written and oral communication skills.
• In addition, the incumbent should we customer service oriented and meticulous in their work and able to follow proper cleaning procedures to maintain a clean and safe environment.