Environmental Assistant

Job Summary

Performs full range of basic and specialty cleaning tasks in area of assignment to maintain a healthy, clean, safe and aesthetically pleasing environment for patients, visitors, and other staff members and in compliance with local, state and federal regulation and requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum 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 in a manner to accomplish tasks in 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 in 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 as a positive role model for others
• Performs full range cleaning tasks in 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. in accordance with departmental  procedures.             
  • Selecting, measuring and mixing various cleaning solutions and chemicals and using  automatic dispensing systems for solution preparation as needed for the job to be done. 
  • Assembling materials’ supplies and equipment needed to accomplish assigned tasks.  
  • Returning, cleaning and properly storing all items in 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 in 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/or injuries.            
  • Proper handling, monitoring and safeguarding of communication devices (pager or  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 as  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 in case of disaster, job  and fire safety, equipment care and use of Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Performs cleaning duties in any area of the hospital or associated areas such as 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 con