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Environmental Services Associate 1 - Norwalk Hospital - Norwalk, CT

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Position at Norwalk Hospital Association

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Title: Environmental Services Associate 1 - Environmental Services - Norwalk Hospital, Norwalk CT Part-time - 5:00pm to 9:00pm

Summary: 

Maintains the cleanliness of patient and hospital facilities for the best and safest health care at each hospital. Cleans all areas of the hospital by performing routine cleaning of assigned areas. Demonstrates the ability to utilize appropriate chemicals and supplies according to established departmental procedure. Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Environmental Services Department.

Responsibilities:

1) Performs routine cleaning of assigned areas in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.

2) Performs a variety of environmental services functions including daily sanitizing with a germicidal cleanser, high dusting, cleaning windows and windowsills.

3)Ensures all tiled floors are dust mopped, damp mopped, free of dust dirt and black marks and that all corners, edges, and baseboards are clean.

4) Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure. Ensures all chemicals are diluted to the proper ratio and that all chemicals are properly labeled and locked up when not in use.

5) Uses and maintains equipment properly and reports safety hazards as appropriate.

6) Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.

7) Distributes linens to patient wings and removes dirty linen (not applicable in certain locations).

8) Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions and isolation precautions. Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and disinfectant according to procedure and cleaning routine to prevent the spread of infection.

9) Ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.

10) Performs other duties as assigned.

    Other Information:

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: No formal experience required

    Education: Should be able to follow oral and written instruction

    Licensure/Registration/Certification: None

    Work Experience: None

    Physical & Other Factors: Manual dexterity is needed. Must be able to kneel, crouch, lift, carry, reach and work on a ladder

    Working Conditions:

    Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

    Occupational: Some occupational risk

    Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

    Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

    Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

    Org Unit: 444

    Department: Environmental Services

    Exempt: No

    Salary Range: $17.00 - $28.50 Hourly

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