Environmental Aide - Housekeeping

White River Health System Inc•Batesville, AR

About The Position

JOB DUTIES: A. Provides Safe Clean Environment – The Aide I: -utilizes equipment, supplies and warning signs to ensure clean, safe environment -responds appropriately in emergency codes and situations -responds appropriately to hazardous material spills -operates laundry equipment following set guidelines to ensure clean safe environment B. Routine Procedures – The Aide I: -completes routine cleaning assignments thoroughly and within deadlines -completes discharges using time management skills -maintains infection control and safe work habits. -performs wet/dry mop procedures correctly -cleans patient rooms, toilets, ancillary areas, support areas, offices, windows, doors, blinds, and maintains the laundry cleanliness as scheduled. -performs terminal cleaning as assigned -Washes linen, maintains wash room areas, provides a clean and productive flow of linen to finishing departments. -Weighs and sorts soiled linen for proper wash load. -Properly maintain chemicals supply to washers and reports problems as they Occur C. Accountability – The Aide I: -works independently, with evidence of time management -keeps supervisor informed -remains accessible at all times and notifies supervisor when leaving assigned area -reads memorandums and initials as posted on departmental bulletin boards -utilizes cost containment practices -performs other duties as assigned. D. Policy and Procedure – The Aide I -follows hospital and department policy -meets WRMC’s attendance expectations as defined in the Human Resources Policy/Procedure Manual -adheres to WRMC’s Dress Code Policy E. Interpersonal Relations – The Aide I: -communicates effectively at all levels -use AIDET in approaching all customers -maintains positive public image -maintains patient confidentiality at all times F. General Education – The Aide I: -attends all required education -attends 75% of departmental meetings

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, and perform simple math.
High School diploma or GED preferred.
Previous related experience is desirable
Concern for detail cleaning and attention is required
Good vision is required
Performs routine repetitive tasks on a continuous basis
Involves some duties outside building e.g. windows, entrances
Involves prolonged walking, standing, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders
Able to push, pull and/or lift up to 50 pounds and operate all equipment
Involves strenuous activity throughout shift; light duty performance is not available
Able to withstand prolonged contact with water and cleaning agents
Able to work flexible hours and weekends as needed
Possible exposure to biological, chemical, and infectious hazardous materials
Must be able to report to work fit for duty and free of any adverse effects of illegal drugs, medical marijuana, prescription medication, and/or alcohol.
Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with other individuals.

Responsibilities

utilizes equipment, supplies and warning signs to ensure clean, safe environment
responds appropriately in emergency codes and situations
responds appropriately to hazardous material spills
operates laundry equipment following set guidelines to ensure clean safe environment
completes routine cleaning assignments thoroughly and within deadlines
completes discharges using time management skills
maintains infection control and safe work habits.
performs wet/dry mop procedures correctly
cleans patient rooms, toilets, ancillary areas, support areas, offices, windows, doors, blinds, and maintains the laundry cleanliness as scheduled.
performs terminal cleaning as assigned
Washes linen, maintains wash room areas, provides a clean and productive flow of linen to finishing departments.
Weighs and sorts soiled linen for proper wash load.
Properly maintain chemicals supply to washers and reports problems as they Occur
works independently, with evidence of time management
keeps supervisor informed
remains accessible at all times and notifies supervisor when leaving assigned area
reads memorandums and initials as posted on departmental bulletin boards
utilizes cost containment practices
performs other duties as assigned.
follows hospital and department policy
meets WRMC’s attendance expectations as defined in the Human Resources Policy/Procedure Manual
adheres to WRMC’s Dress Code Policy
communicates effectively at all levels
use AIDET in approaching all customers
maintains positive public image
maintains patient confidentiality at all times
attends all required education
attends 75% of departmental meetings