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Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH)

Environmental Service Aide

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

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Environmental Service Aide

at Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH).

Overview Under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor, performs a variety of cleaning duties for the hospital, clinic, and office, including walls, floors, equipment, bath areas, furniture, ceilings, elevators, staircases, windows and blinds, restrooms, vents, and light fixtures using universal precautions and appropriate equipment. Responsible to maintain confidential patient information.

Responsibilities

Coordinates with nursing staff and supervisor to clean occupied rooms first, check empty rooms, and attend to emergency cleaning for spills.

Cleans patient rooms daily, mops or vacuums floors, and spot cleans stains.

Uses appropriate chemicals and techniques when washing and cleaning restrooms.

Performs periodic cleaning of high ledges, ceiling and light fixtures, and vents.

Dry and damp mops or machine scrubs corridors and elevator landings, according to assigned schedule.

Assists in meeting set ups, hanging curtains, picking up trash, hazardous waste, and recyclable trash.

Maintains all floors and carpets.

Attends all required safety training programs and follows hospital exposure control plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens.

Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team.

Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and employees.

Continuously displays a “can do” attitude within the department and across departmental lines.

Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred. Experience may substitute education.

Licenses and Certifications: Successful completion of ARH Housekeeping Orientation Program (32 hours) upon hire required.

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