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Environmental Service Associate at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital

Join Our Team at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital! Position : Environmental Service Associate Location : Bronson Battle Creek Hospital Department : Environmental Services Shift : Part Time - 16 hr / wk 2nd Shift Make a Difference in Patient Care! At Bronson Hospital we are committed to keeping our patients and visitors safe and healthy. We are looking for an Environmental Service Associate to help maintain cleanliness and infection control across the hospital. Youll play an important role in making sure the hospital is a clean safe place for everyone.

What Were Looking For :

• A positive attitude and a strong desire to help others
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow safety and cleanliness guidelines
• Ability to work well with a team and follow instructions from supervisors
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay focused on the task at hand
• Previous experience in cleaning or maintenance is a plus but not required

Why Work at Bronson

Effective April 19 2021 a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is no longer required for this position.(BBC only) Michigan driver's license and insurability may be required Work which produces levels of mental / visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e. up to 50 pounds) and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing pulling or otherwise handling material equipment and other objects.Performs most duties while standing sitting and / or walking. Lifts and / or pushes supplies and equipment. Frequent reaching stooping bending kneeling and crouching is required to perform many job duties. Ability to work while standing on a stepladder at a height of four feet is required. Occasional exposure to risk of injury when working with electrical equipment. Must be able to walk stairs when necessary. Good balance is required when performing all duties. The employee is occasionally required to work in confined spaces and occupied areas. May experience occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. May be called upon to handle emergency or crisis situations. Required protecting clothing may include gloves eye protection face protection and shoe covers.Performs all cleaning functions involved in daily general cleaning and maintaining of patient rooms operating rooms and ancillary areas patient related areas and departmental general areas following the systems ten steps of cleaning as defined in the Environmental Services Department Manual.

Maintains knowledge of and complies with all relevant laws regulations per CDC OSHA the EPA Joint Commission and policies procedures and standards necessary for role.Follows all isolation procedures in isolation and contact plus roomsDetail clean vents fan fixtures tops of windows door frames wall art bumpers furniture and other areas as necessaryCleans public areas lobbies waiting rooms rest rooms elevators utility rooms exam rooms offices stairwells and other areas assignedCollects and replaces all sharps and black pharmacy box containers in patient care areas.Documents and maintains records of assigned cleaning tasks.Restocking of supplies in assigned areas as needed.Communicates information and requests as appropriate to the registered nurse and / or patient care assistant.Communicate and provide exceptional service to patients staff families and visitors.Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit data per HIPPA regulations.Removes trash and soiled linen from assigned areas and transports to disposal area.Keeps work areas neat and orderly cleans equipment and assists with other duties as assigned.May operate mechanical floor equipment such as IMops vacuums sweepers and other related environmental equipment.Cleans equipment and stores in assigned locations.Operates ultraviolet (UV) disinfection equipment (Surfacide UV Robot).