Environmental Service Worker

Description

The Environmental Service Worker is responsible for sanitation/disinfection, all areas of the hospital; patient rooms, offices, waiting areas, nurse’s stations, bathrooms, hallways, windows and blinds. Duties involve wiping down surfaces, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, removal of trash, and biohazard disposal.

The Surgical Environmental Service Worker (if assigned) is also responsible for all assigned areas of Surgical Services, including the stairwell leading to the surgical area, and offices. Duties include cleaning pre-op rooms; sterile processing/decontamination; surgical waiting areas; nurse stations; consultation rooms; restrooms; hallways; Surgery department; operating rooms; wiping down surfaces; mopping; vacuuming; dusting; disinfecting rooms; wiping down blinds; wiping down base boards, cleaning windows and vents; and trash and biohazard disposal. Other duties as assigned. All restricted and semi-restricted areas will be cleaned per AORN and AAMI standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Hospital and Clinic Environmental Service Worker:

• Cleans and sanitizes all areas of the hospital, including patient rooms, offices, waiting areas, nurse stations, restrooms and hallways.
• Wipes down surfaces, mops, vacuums, dusts, and cleans windows and blinds.
• Disposes of trash and biohazard material.
• Maintains all floor surfaces and shampoos and waxes as needed.
• Follows safety precautions and procedures, including the use of protective equipment.
• Performs various other duties as assigned by Supervisor, or department lead. May be required to drive while performing duties on behalf of GRMC.

Surgical Service Environmental Service Worker:

• Cleans and sanitizes all assigned areas within Surgical Services; including OR, PPACU, common areas, and sterile processing/decontamination areas.
• Must be able to understand Sterilization and Surgical AORN/AAMI Cleaning Standards and meet annual competency requirements.
• Wipes down surfaces, mops, vacuums, dusts, and cleans windows and blinds.
• Must know how to successfully execute Terminal and Isolation cleanings.
• Ability to turnover rooms efficiently and timely.
• Disposes of trash and biohazard material daily.
• Follows safety precautions and procedures, including the use of protective equipment.
• Must be willing to execute other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Driver’s License at class “D” or above for positions that require driving.
• Must be 18 years old to start required
• High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Prior housekeeping or janitorial experience preferred.
• Must meet insurance requirements of 21 and up for positions requiring driving.
• Must be able to understand instructions provided for on the job training.
• Hazardous Materials Training within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS – MUST BE FLEXIBLE TO WORK VARIOUS SHIFTS; DAYS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, HOLIDAYS.

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Prior housekeeping or janitorial experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Ability to read and understand instruction labels.
• Ability to communicate clearly with staff and patients.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently required to stand, walk and reach.
• Frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch.