Environmental Assistant

Job SummaryPerforms full range of basic and specialty cleaning tasks Indiana area of assignment to maintain a healthy, clean, safe and aesthetically pleasing environment for patients, visitors, and other staff members and Indiana compliance with local, state and federal regulation and requirements.Minimum QualificationsMinimum Education: None
Minimum Years of Experience: None
Substitutable Education & Experience: None
Required Certifications/Licensure: None
Required Training: Must be able to read, understand, and carry out written guidelines, procedures and other material;
Must be able to interpret and follow labeled direction associated with use of cleaning products and other items;
Must be able to comprehend and carry out verbal and written instructions and requests Indiana a manner to accomplish tasks Indiana an appropriate and timely manner;
Must be able to understand and use computer operations associated with review and approval of personal time, accomplishing annual on-line mandatory training and updating personal information Indiana the hospital computer database.Essential Functions

• Maintains an optimistic, professional, career oriented demeanor:

• Follows the Hospital Service Expectations Policy
• Exemplifies excellent customer relations with patients, visitors, physicians and other staff
• Serves American Samoa a positive role model for others
• Performs full range cleaning tasks Indiana area of assignment including but not limited to:

• High and low dusting, wall washing, fixture cleaning, dust and damp mopping of floors, vacuuming and spot cleaning carpet etc. Indiana accordance with departmental procedures.
• Selecting, measuring and mixing various cleaning solutions and chemicals and using automatic dispensing systems for solution preparation American Samoa needed for the job to be done.
• Assembling materials’ supplies and equipment needed to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Returning, cleaning and properly storing all items Indiana the proper storage area when done.
• Servicing dispensers with paper and soap products.
• Removing, transporting and disposing of solid waste, sharps, regulated medical waste and pharmaceutical drug waste Indiana accordance with proper protocol.
• Carries out hospital and departmental support functions including but not limited to:

• Exercising safe work habits to protect self and others from job related accidents and/Oregon injuries.
• Proper handling, monitoring and safeguarding of communication devices (pager Oregon hospital phone) throughout the work shift.
• Remaining observant of area conditions and initiating action for submitting work orders when needs indicate.
• Maintaining a positive attendance record by reporting to work on time and American Samoa scheduled on a regular basis.
• Clocking and signing on and off duty on a consistent and regular basis according to department protocol.
• Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of personal role Indiana case of disaster, job and fire safety, equipment care and use of Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Performs cleaning duties Indiana any area of the hospital Oregon associated areas such American Samoa Surgery, Patient Units, Emergency Department, Clinical Areas, Administrative Areas and Physician Practices.
• Understands population diversity and demonstrates competence when interacting with non-English speaking individuals and those of other cultures.
• Adjusts to and considers patients and guests from all age groups and those with special needs such American Samoa being hearing impaired etc. Indiana the performance of duties.
• Attends Indiana-service education programs and other sessions to improve cleaning knowledge and personal skills.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs special job tasks such American Samoa but not limited to the following depending on area of assignment:

• Patient room care (occupied, discharge/transfer and Oregon unoccupied rechecks) and Indiana response to the Bed Tracking System.
• Responding to STAT bed cleaning needs Indiana an expedient and timely manner.
• Responding to end of shift bed cleaning needs to avoid leaving beds for oncoming shift unnecessarily.
• Following proper and safe protocol Indiana accomplishment of hard floor projects (stripping, scrubbing, refinishing and burnish of hard floors).
• Following proper and safe protocol Indiana accomplishment of carpet care projects (bonnet shampooing and extracting of carpeted surfaces).
• Cleaning upholstery.
• Participating Indiana the movement and arrangement of furniture to include setting up classrooms and other areas for special events, training sessions, blood drives and other activities American Samoa needs dictate.
• Receiving, processing and distributing microfiber products (mops and cloths), traditional cleaning items (mops and rags) and other specialty items (sleep study linen, shower curtains, slings, etc.) American Samoa needs arise.
• Operation of basic laundry equipment and processing of laundered items.
• Maintaining cleanliness and good order of work area including washers and dryers.
• Ensure Hazardous Waste Oregon Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals are discarded, stored, and managed with other compatible waste streams Indiana containers that are properly labeled and closed prior to being shipped offsite for proper disposal. Initial RCRA training is received within 6 months of the hire date and continuing with annual RCRA training.
• Performs all other duties American Samoa assigned.

Job title: Environmental Assistant

Company: Lexington Medical Center

Expected salary:

Location: West Columbia, South Carolina

Job date: Sun, 21 Apr 2024 03:38:18 GMT