Cleaning / Environmental Services Aide (Part Time Days)

Environmental Services Aide

The Environmental Services Aide performs the general and aseptic cleaning and sanitizing of patient rooms, auxiliary room and other specified areas throughout the hospital, using proper cleaning guidelines and procedures.

Job Duties And Responsibilities :

• Uses appropriate cleaning supplies and chemical according to departmental procedures.
• Cleans and prepares patient rooms, beds, stretchers, other assigned areas in a timely and efficient manner.
• Scrubs, mops, and buffs floor.
• Dusts and polishes furniture.
• Cleans glass interior windows, woodwork, toilets, washrooms, and fixtures.
• Cleans sinks in kitchen and cleans tables and dining area.
• Removes trash from areas to designated trash stations.
• Uses safe and proper cleaning procedures.
• Ability to follow all applicable schedules, sanitation and safety requirements.
• Attends 85% of Environmental Services Department monthly staff meetings annually.
• Maintains assigned area in a neat, clean and sanitary condition.

Physical And Sensory Requirements :

Walks for up to 6-7 hours / day; 1 to 4 hours at a time. Stands for 1-2 hours / day; 0 to 1 hours at a time. Occasional firm grasping. Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. Occasionally carries up to 25 lbs. Frequent pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs. Occasionally stoop, bend, squat and kneel. Occasional crouching. Frequently reaches above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation and seeing as it relates to general and near vision.

Education :

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalency preferred.

Training And Experience :

Three to six months of experience in housekeeping in either a hospital or institutional setting preferred.

Schedule :

Varied days including every other weekend.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.