Job Obiective:
Under the immediate supervision of Environmental Services Supervisor and Director,
performs work with a high degree of accuracy and skill in the cleaning of assigned area,
which results in a clean, safe and sterile environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
A. General Cleaning (As Assigned)
1. Always uses appropriate chemicals for cleaning
2. Always uses appropriate safely equipment
3. Always wears appropriate uniform
4. Clean Assigned Area
5. Performs Discharge cleaning of Patient rooms by answering page from Supervisor
6. Responsible for maintaining the hospitals lndoor Plants on all floor
7. Responsible for vacuuming of other carpeted areas on the unit
8. Routinely shines all stainless steel surfaces
9. Routinely washes walls and dust vents insuring that walls are not streaked
and kept free or blood, stains, and dust
10. Performs other cleaning tasks as assigned
B. General Duties (As Assigned)
1. Ensures ES Aide cart/closet is kept neat and clean
2. Keeps record of supplies sent outside areas and turns into Supervisor
3. Keeps record of supplies used in Medical Office Building
4. Operates Hospital Vehicle
5. Removes and replaces Sharps container to appropriate area
6. Report equipment in need of repair to Supervisor
7. Responsible for operating the Box Bailer unit according to procedure
8. Routinely checks all supplies; paper towels, toilet tissue, soap; stocks as needed
9. Signs in/out daily for required keys/beeper an ensures keys/beeper is returned at end of shift
10. Takes dirty mops/cleaning cloths to department at end of shift
11. Uses universal precautions at all times by wearing gloves, goggles, and
washing hands frequently
12. Wears appropriate Surgery uniform
13.Wears appropriate uniform in Central Processing dept
C. Medical Waste / Trash (As Assigned)
1. Disposes of medical waste properly
2. Ensures medical waste, trash, and soiled linen is removed often
3. Ensures when transporting trash and medical waste that the carts have a tight fitting lid
4. Makes rounds to patient and department areas to remove trash
5. Remove recyclable items and takes to appropriate collection area
6. Responsible for obtaining medical waste tracking documents
7. Transports chemotherapy or radioactive waste
8. Transports soiled linen
D. Auto Clave (As Assigned)
1, Conducts biological tests of the San-l-Pak sterilization process
2. lnforms Supervisor immediately if autoclave unit is not functioning properly
3. Monitors the temperature of the autoclave unit
4. Responsible for changing autoclave temperature control graph
5. Responsible for operating San-l-Pak autoclave according to procedure
Non-Essential Duties:
Knowledqe, Skills. and Abilities:
Knowledqe
o Knowledge of medical precautions to handle medicalwaste . Knowledge of equipment and supplies used in cleaning healthcare facilities
Skills
o Effective written and verbal Communication skills. Customer relations skills
Abilities
o Ability to accurately track supplies. Ability to read and understand cleaning instructions and information . Ability to use cleaning equipment. Ability to use personal protective equipment o Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
Gore Comoetencies: All AVH em will effectivelv demonstrate these behaviors:
Accountability
Action Oriented
Customer Focused
Compassion
Effective Communication
Teamwork
Ethics & Values
lntegrity & Trust
Education and Experience:
- Education
High School Diploma or GED Preferred
- Experience
One (1) year experience in customer-oriented field
Required Licensure and/or Certifications : None
AVH Conduct/Compliance Expectations:
Ability to adhere with AVH Leave of Absence Policy
Ability to adhere with AVH Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
Ability to adhere with AVH Recording of Hours Worked Policy
Ability to adhere to the department dress code
Ability to organize work and establish priorities
Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties
Skill and ability to follow the telephone etiquette/standards
Conforms to AVH Standards of Excellence
Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters
Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with co-workers, managers and other hospital staff
Ability to adhere to the normal standards of courtesy and conduct as defined under the rules of hospitality at AVH
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient, hospital and department information
Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations .
Safely and effectively uses all equipment necessary to carry out duties
Ability to interpret and function under hospital and department policies
and procedures
Conforms with required and appropriate Joint Commission requirements
Conforms with and supports hospital quality assurance and improvement guidelines
Ability to participate effectively in department and hospital staff education.
Display a willingness to work as a team player
Ability to give and support the highest level of patien/customer satisfaction at all times
Supports and adheres to the values and mission statement established by the AVH Board of Directors
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Corporate Compliance rules and regulations
Complies with duty to report behavior standard
Demonstrates understanding of purpose for Corporate Compliance hotline and importance of seeking guidance from a supervisor when in doubt regarding a possible corporate compliance issue
Key Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Work is performed throughout the facility according to individual schedules.
o Work involved requires bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
o Able to use Personal Protection Equipment
o Potential exposure to patient blood or body fluids
A detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the Employee Health Department,
NOTE: THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY PEOPLE ASSIGNED TO THIS JOB. THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, SKILLS, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR THE PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.
Experience
- One (1) year experience in customer-oriented field.
