Environmental Services Aide

Description

Job Title: Environmental Services Aide

Job Code: 350

Hours: 3:00 pm - 11:30pm

FTE: 1.0

Weekend Schedule: Yes, Rotating

Holiday Schedule: Yes, Rotating  

Call Schedule: N/A

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Department Name: Housekeeping

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for cleanliness and infection control in designated areas assigned by Manager/Lead. Including: In-patient, out-patient areas and common areas in all the department throughout the facility. Responsibility including, but not limited to dusting, disinfecting, sweeping and mopping, vacuuming, emptying waste baskets and collecting linen. Laundry duties include different task with dirty and clean linen.

DEPT. SCOPE OF SERVICE:

The Environmental Services Department is responsible for meeting the needs of its customers, which include all patient care areas (Med-Surg, ER, OR, outpatient and diagnostic services, doctor’s offices, etc.), by providing them with a clean, sanitary and aesthetically pleasing environment while following basic established safety, cleaning and infection control practices. The scope of service includes providing suitable linen in sufficient quantities, while identifying and anticipating customers’ future needs. Environmental Services is responsible for the care, repair and placement of all audio/visual equipment, set-up of meetings, and recycling (cardboard, paper, office equipment and furniture). The Department will assist in meeting the needs of all areas through revising schedules, creating items to meet unusual needs—such as curtains, cart covers, etc., and providing lost and found services. This is conducted seven days a week, 24 hours.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Keep areas free of dust and building up debris.
• General cleaning and disinfecting per policies and procedures of all assigned areas (patients and non-patient areas) per shift.
• Filling the paperwork of completed task and explaining why the tasks were not completed (if applied).
• Job consists of but not limited to the following duties: cleaning bathrooms, cleaning sinks in the rooms, dusting, disinfecting and cleaning multiple surfaces in the areas, polishing furnishings, sweeping and mopping the floors, vacuuming carpet.
• Keeping an eye on the paper supply, soaps / disinfectants, trash bags and other cleaning supplies and refurbishing them on as needed basis.
• Taking care of unscheduled housekeeping emergencies (spills as example).
• Some other equipment might be used: floor scrubber, carpet shampooer, floor power wash, buffer, etc. Special training required for those items.
• Laundry assignment might include collecting / delivering linen, sorting, washing, drying and folding.
• Evaluating and monitoring the interior of the hospital, and other areas in a facility and report items that needing either a repair or an attention (safety concern for example) to the appropriate department.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work independently, pay attention to details, multitask, and follow set procedures.

DEPT. SCOPE OF SERVICE:

The Environmental Services Department is responsible for meeting the needs of its customers, which include all patient care areas (Med-Surg, ER, OR, outpatient and diagnostic services, doctor’s offices, etc.), by providing them with a clean, sanitary and aesthetically pleasing environment while following basic established safety, cleaning and infection control practices. The scope of service includes providing suitable linen in sufficient quantities, while identifying and anticipating customers’ future needs. Environmental Services is responsible for the care, repair and placement of all audio/visual equipment, set-up of meetings, and recycling (cardboard, paper, office equipment and furniture). The Department will assist in meeting the needs of all areas through revising schedules, creating items to meet unusual needs—such as curtains, cart covers, etc., and providing lost and found services. This is conducted seven days a week, 24 hours.

Requirements

Education/ Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent. 
• Past cleaning experience preferred. 
• Infection control knowledge preferred but not required.

Mental Efforts: 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Personnel problem-solving; interaction with other departments.
• Requires physical stamina, as there is extensive walking, standing and reaching to clean high places.
• Ability to work from a six-foot and 12-foot ladder.
• Able to complete routine tasks (Working on feet 90% of day, pushing carts, etc.).
• Able to interact with and communicate effectively with a variety of personalities.

Environment & Working Conditions:

• Ability to properly use mechanical cleaning equipment (For example, floor machines, room fogging devices.)
• Occasional exposure to blood and/or body fluids.
• Ability to use hospital cleaning compounds (must not be allergic to these).
• Ability to properly use quaternary disinfectants
• Ability to use required PPE when exposed to body fluids or chemicals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities.

• Standing 
• Walking 
• Sitting 
• Talking or Hearing 

This position requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted.

• Up to 30 pounds 

This position has vision requirements.

• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Hearing.

• Ability to hear calls
• Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The typical noise level for an office environment is:

• Quiet
• Moderate Noise

EEO/ADA Statement

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources. 

**This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support operations.**

Compensation Disclosure in Accordance with Vermont Act 155

In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.