Job Description
Overview
The environmental services aide, primarily cleans, dusts, polishes furniture, disinfects hospital facilities, including patient and non-patient care areas, removes refuse materials and hazardous waste, moves furniture and equipment while restocking supplies within all facilities of the hospital.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions
- Follows directions and performs work according to department standards.
- Knows and utilizes the 7 step cleaning procedure, scoring 85% or greater upon inspections.
- Demonstrates consistent application of AIDET customer service principles when interacting with patient and visitors.
- Cleaned rooms are left in a neat and organized condition upon readiness for patient use.
- Secures cleaning supplies and equipment when left unattended.
- Follows proper chemical mixing guidelines.
- Follows universal precaution protocols and Infection Control procedures.
- Performs additional tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required
Education/Licensure: None required, High School Diploma or GED Recommended.
Experience: No previous experience required, some clinical cleaning experience preferred.
