Environmental Worker, Full Time, 11pm-7:30am

About the Role

Environmental Worker, Full Time, 11pm-7:30am

Summary

Environmental Worker performs moderate to heavy manual work housekeeping tasks on an assigned shift in a healthcare setting. Employees in this classification perform manual work involving a variety of housekeeping tasks to assist in the maintenance of the area.

Key Responsibilities

• Vacuums or sweeps, mops and wet washes floors daily.
• Cleans the assigned patient and non-patient care areas.
• Collects and transports trash, cleans and relines trash containers with plastic bags, in accordance with daily work schedule.
• Fills soap, paper towels and toilet paper dispensers.
• Empties sharp boxes.
• Places gowns in designated storage areas as needed.
• Defrosts and cleanses assigned refrigerators on a bi-week schedule.
• Dusters all counter tops and shelves inside/outside, also wipes cabinets daily.
• Completes all cleaning of discharge patient units, as vacancies occur.
• Monitors the delivery of laundry for assigned units daily.
• Utilizes detergents, disinfectants, polishes, finishes, etc. in accordance with established guidelines.
• Cleans all isolates, warmers, IMED pumps, monitors, bill lights and any other related equipment used upon patients' discharge.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Detergents
• Disinfectants
• Polishes
• Finishes

Qualifications

• High School diploma is strongly preferred.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
• Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.
• Non-licensed worker.

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

• Job functions require extended walking or standing.
• Must be able to climb stairs/ladder, stoop, bend, crawl and perform repetitive motions as needed.
• Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to lift, push or pull objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices.
• Function requires visual acuity to perform job related activities.

Environmental Conditions

• Fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations.
• Frequently work outdoors, are subject to potential hazards and may have exposure to extreme weather and high temperatures, noisy or dusty areas and confined spaces.