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ENVIRONMENTAL ATTNDT C
ENVIRONMENTAL ATTNDT CCovenant HealthCare • Saginaw, MI, US
ENVIRONMENTAL ATTNDT C

ENVIRONMENTAL ATTNDT C

Covenant HealthCare • Saginaw, MI, US
5 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

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Overview

The role of the Attendant / Aide is to comply with the standards of performance for the environmental upkeep of Covenant HealthCare. This includes cleaning of all patient, non-patient, support and other areas of the facility while working in compliance with mandated regulations and standards regarding infection prevention and control, sanitation, and overall cleanliness. The Attendant / Aide assists in the upkeep and maintenance of the facility by reporting items needing fixing or repair to the appropriate person(s). The Attendant / Aide demonstrates excellent customer service performance in accordance with Covenant HealthCare's Vision, Mission and Values and commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.

Responsibilities

  • Total environmental cleaning of assigned area(s) including discharged patients, in-room patients, room change patients, non-patient areas and support areas.
  • Strip bed linens and remake bed; replace supplies, change curtains & drapes; move and transport specified equipment & furnishings.
  • Handle clean and soiled linen according to standards and utilize universal precautions.
  • Empty and maintain waste & recycling containers using appropriate liners; dispose of trash and properly store infectious waste.
  • Assess overall condition of area and equipment, taking proper action for items needing fixing, repair or maintenance.
  • Maintain cleaning equipment in functional order and properly store, label all cleaning solutions and chemicals.
  • Maintain, stock and utilize supplies in storage rooms and closets appropriately;

maintain linen closets ensuring cleanliness and organization.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

    • Qualifications

  • High School graduate or G.E.D equivalent.
  • Prefer previous environmental experience in a healthcare setting.
  • Prefer knowledge of cleaning and general environmental care procedures, waste management and universal precautions.
  • Operation of basic electronic / technological devices and equipment / tools to effectively clean.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with co-workers, patients and visitors; able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions, solve problems, exercise sound judgement and meet changing priorities.
  • Ability to take direction and supervision from a varying amount of people and manage stressful situations.

    • Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

  • Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
  • Frequent lifting up to 10 lbs.; occasional lifting up to 100 lbs.
  • Frequent standing, walking, lifting / carrying, pushing / pulling, balancing, twisting / reaching.
  • Frequent handling, feeling, talking, hearing, tasting, smelling, and visual accommodation (near, far, color vision).
  • Occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and crawling.

    • Seniority Level

    Not Applicable

    Employment Type

    Part-time

    Job Function

    Other

    Industries

    Hospitals and Health Care

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