Environmental Services Aide - FT - Days (72762)

JOB SUMMARY

Performs various tasks to provide a clean environment for our patients.

ESSENTIAL SKILL/KNOWLEDGE FUNCTIONS

• Sweep, damp mop, and wet mop tile floors. May occasionally be required to spray buff, strip or wax floors, following center procedure, including the use of wet floor signs.

• Report to supervisor any carpeted areas that need cleaning or spot removal.

• Vacuum carpeted rooms as applicable.

• Dust/damp clean surfaces in patient rooms (furniture, bed frames, windowsills, etc.) following center procedure, including the use of wet floor signs.

• Empty trash cans, clean exterior, clean interior, and replace can liner with a clean one.

• Clean bathroom sinks, fixtures, and toilets, following center procedure.

• Clean glass surfaces such as mirrors, pictures, and windows.

• Clean behind and underneath furnishings.

• Move furniture to clean behind/underneath, according to center procedures.

• Turn bed mattresses after cleaning.

• Clean dining area after breakfast and lunch; wipe tables, sweep, mop, etc.

• Change soiled privacy curtains and draperies for the outside windows as needed.

• Remove and rehang curtains and draperies for the outside windows, using a ladder.

• Sweep outside porches, walkways, etc., pick up any trash not properly disposed.

• Follow cleaning schedules as set by supervisor.

• Follow infection control standards while performing cleaning.

• Use isolation techniques (gowns, gloves, special cleaning, etc.) as needed.

• Recognize patient rights while cleaning patient rooms. Treat patients and their belongings with dignity and respect.

• Safeguard chemicals used, keeping chemicals either locked or in sight

• Follow precautions as stated on MSDS for chemicals used.

• Assist in the proper care and use of housekeeping equipment, supplies, and storage areas.

• Clean and properly store equipment used at the end of each shift, following set procedures.

• Inspect equipment prior to use to provide for safe operation.

• Report to Maintenance Department any equipment repairs needed throughout the center.

• Maintain adequate supplies (soap, lotion, paper towels, toilet tissue, etc.) in bathrooms throughout center

• Prevent/remove wax/dirt build-up in corners, around baseboards, or in doorways.

ESSENTIAL ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

• Participate in Nursing Center surveys (Licensure / JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.

• Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast on changes in your field as well as to maintain current license/certification, as required.

• Attend and participate in mandatory in-services.

• Honor patients rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.

• Comply with Corporate Compliance Program.

• Report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary.

• Follow established safety regulations