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Environmental Services Associate
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To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Under the direction of the Supervisor of Environmental Services, performs a variety of duties using various equipment and supplies to maintain established cleanliness and meet acceptable department standards of environmental areas. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities
Follows department procedures to ensure a safe environment. Sets up equipment and ready for use with necessary supplies. Corrects observed discrepancies immediately (e.g. spills on the floor, trash or linen overflowing). Completes required housekeeping assignments as scheduled and according to procedure. Reports all uncompleted assignments to supervisor prior to end of shift. Reports all discrepancies (such as stained curtains, broken fixtures, holes in walls, graffiti, etc.) to service response center or supervisor. Ensures that all chemical containers are properly labeled and contain correct solution. Returns all mops/rags/dusters at the end of the shift. Maintains a clean and orderly porter closet. Performs housekeeping tasks to ensure the sanitary condition of all areas. Keeps ceiling and wall vents free of dust (high dusting). Cleans furniture, doors, walls and horizontal surfaces. Keeps all interior windows clear of smudges and tape marks. Maintains bathrooms in acceptable condition by properly cleaning all fixtures, walls, floors, sinks, and commodes. Checks all dispensers (paper towels, toilet paper, soap) daily and refills as needed. Collects sharps containers when full, disposes properly and replaces with new liner. Ensures trash receptacles are cleaned regularly. On discharge, cleans mattresses and bed frames of dust, blood, food, and body secretions, then remakes bed with clean linen. On discharge, cleans all equipment in room, removes as necessary, and readies room for next admission. Maintains floors by proper dust mopping, damp mopping, or vacuuming with no build-up in corners. Inspects own work to ensure it is properly completed. Performs unit-specific tasks. Performs various trash removal duties to provide a clean and sanitary environment. Collects recycling waste from storage areas and transports to appropriate facilities. Assists in breaking down cardboard boxes. Removes medical waste containers and sharps containers from storage areas and transports to medical waste holding room. Ensures all confidential paper containers are locked after removal of documents. Follows proper protocol to ensure safe handling and disposal of contaminated items. Handles and disposes medical waste and sharps observing all required precautions. Ensures trash and linen chute doors are closed and latched after each use. Ties all trash and linen bags and places them in appropriate chute. Responds to spill clean-up or safety-related issues. All materials used for spill clean-ups are properly disposed. Relines linen hampers and trash cans with appropriate bags. Maintains bed management system for room availability. Works to achieve patient room turnaround within standard time. Anticipates discharges to plan work schedule. Maintains bed management availability data, ensuring information is correctly entered into the IVR. Must be able to read, write, and perform basic math; read instructional materials and labels; participate as a member of the patient care team; coordinate diverse responsibilities. Accountable for following all departmental and Hospital policies and procedures; completes assigned duties in a timely and accurate manner; supports the goals of the patient care team. Must be able to operate cleaning equipment and lift up to 40 pounds; able to push, pull, bend, and stand for extended periods; use proper body mechanics. Qualifications
Education High School Diploma or GED preferred. Experience Six months demonstrated customer service related work experience required. Must successfully complete a training program provided by the Environmental Services Department and achieve competence in all duties. Special Skills Excellent customer service and communication skills. Ability to read, write and perform basic math. Ability to work independently. Able to perform as part of the patient care team. Detail-oriented; ability to follow instructions and coordinate tasks as needed. Physical Demand Must be able to repeatedly lift 30 - 40 pounds, bend frequently, push and pull work carts, and stand throughout the shift. YNHHS Requisition ID 153300 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Environmental Services Associate
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Smilow Cancer Hospital Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Under the direction of the Supervisor of Environmental Services, performs a variety of duties using various equipment and supplies to maintain established cleanliness and meet acceptable department standards of environmental areas. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities
Follows department procedures to ensure a safe environment. Sets up equipment and ready for use with necessary supplies. Corrects observed discrepancies immediately (e.g. spills on the floor, trash or linen overflowing). Completes required housekeeping assignments as scheduled and according to procedure. Reports all uncompleted assignments to supervisor prior to end of shift. Reports all discrepancies (such as stained curtains, broken fixtures, holes in walls, graffiti, etc.) to service response center or supervisor. Ensures that all chemical containers are properly labeled and contain correct solution. Returns all mops/rags/dusters at the end of the shift. Maintains a clean and orderly porter closet. Performs housekeeping tasks to ensure the sanitary condition of all areas. Keeps ceiling and wall vents free of dust (high dusting). Cleans furniture, doors, walls and horizontal surfaces. Keeps all interior windows clear of smudges and tape marks. Maintains bathrooms in acceptable condition by properly cleaning all fixtures, walls, floors, sinks, and commodes. Checks all dispensers (paper towels, toilet paper, soap) daily and refills as needed. Collects sharps containers when full, disposes properly and replaces with new liner. Ensures trash receptacles are cleaned regularly. On discharge, cleans mattresses and bed frames of dust, blood, food, and body secretions, then remakes bed with clean linen. On discharge, cleans all equipment in room, removes as necessary, and readies room for next admission. Maintains floors by proper dust mopping, damp mopping, or vacuuming with no build-up in corners. Inspects own work to ensure it is properly completed. Performs unit-specific tasks. Performs various trash removal duties to provide a clean and sanitary environment. Collects recycling waste from storage areas and transports to appropriate facilities. Assists in breaking down cardboard boxes. Removes medical waste containers and sharps containers from storage areas and transports to medical waste holding room. Ensures all confidential paper containers are locked after removal of documents. Follows proper protocol to ensure safe handling and disposal of contaminated items. Handles and disposes medical waste and sharps observing all required precautions. Ensures trash and linen chute doors are closed and latched after each use. Ties all trash and linen bags and places them in appropriate chute. Responds to spill clean-up or safety-related issues. All materials used for spill clean-ups are properly disposed. Relines linen hampers and trash cans with appropriate bags. Maintains bed management system for room availability. Works to achieve patient room turnaround within standard time. Anticipates discharges to plan work schedule. Maintains bed management availability data, ensuring information is correctly entered into the IVR. Must be able to read, write, and perform basic math; read instructional materials and labels; participate as a member of the patient care team; coordinate diverse responsibilities. Accountable for following all departmental and Hospital policies and procedures; completes assigned duties in a timely and accurate manner; supports the goals of the patient care team. Must be able to operate cleaning equipment and lift up to 40 pounds; able to push, pull, bend, and stand for extended periods; use proper body mechanics. Qualifications
Education High School Diploma or GED preferred. Experience Six months demonstrated customer service related work experience required. Must successfully complete a training program provided by the Environmental Services Department and achieve competence in all duties. Special Skills Excellent customer service and communication skills. Ability to read, write and perform basic math. Ability to work independently. Able to perform as part of the patient care team. Detail-oriented; ability to follow instructions and coordinate tasks as needed. Physical Demand Must be able to repeatedly lift 30 - 40 pounds, bend frequently, push and pull work carts, and stand throughout the shift. YNHHS Requisition ID 153300 #J-18808-Ljbffr