Environmental Services Aide II

Job Summary

Responsible for the appearance / cleanliness of the Washington Hospital Center. Cleans public office staff and patient areas.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleans patient rooms. This activity includes but is not limited to emptying trash, wiping down the bed mattress, bed table, bedside stand, cabinets, television, window sill and radiator; cleaning the bathroom (sink, mirror, counter, shower, shower curtain, commode and walls); spot washing the walls; dry and wet mopping the floor; stocking the room with appropriate supplies (toilet paper, liquid soap, paper towels, cloth towels, wash cloth, bed sheets, pillow case(s) and spread); and when the room is empty strips / makes the bed. Indicates telephonically room availability.
• Cleans other areas of nursing units and / or the public medical and office areas of the Washington Hospital Center. These areas include but are not limited to nurses' stations; nursing unit : conference rooms, utility rooms, bathrooms (staff and public), showers, storage rooms, offices, kitchens, etc.; hospital entrances, waiting areas, corridors, public and staff rest rooms, staff locker rooms, sleep rooms, offices, conference rooms, etc.; examination rooms, treatment rooms, and emergency rooms; etc. This activity includes but is not limited to pulling trash high and low, dusting, wiping exposed surfaces, replenishing appropriate supplies, dry and wet mopping, spot cleaning walls, and vacuuming.
• Responds to requests for STAT cleaning.
• Performs project work such as : buffing, stripping and waxing floors; cleaning carpets; cleaning and changing mats; cleaning upholstered furniture; washing windows; washing and re-hanging cubical and window curtains and vertical blinds; scraping residual paint from fixtures / equipment; and moving equipment, furniture, supplies / boxes, etc.
• Stocks cleaning cart and / or supply closet(s). May mix cleaning solutions from concentrated issue.
• Reports deficiencies in patient rooms and throughout WHC to shift supervisor and / or facilitates management for action.
• Performs terminal cleaning with use of UV machine in ORs, patient rooms, patient restrooms and public areas. Must be able to use pre-programmed electronic tablet for initiating timed UV cleaning cycles and data collection purposes.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

Experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

This position has a hiring range of USD $18.54 - USD $25.74 / Hr.