Environmental Services Staff

Description

JOB SUMMARY AND SCOPE

This position must provide a clean, sanitary, comfortable, orderly and satisfying atmosphere for the patients, employees and public. The Environmental Services employee promotes sanitary conditions which prevent the spread of infection and odors. She/he may be required to perform tasks, which include exposure to visible blood or body fluid contamination. The Environmental Services employee must follow the required procedures for handling, cleaning, disposing, or moving of objects/materials and/or the clean-up of blood, infectious materials, or body fluids in accordance with the rules and regulations pertaining to housekeeping and the DECH Exposure Control Plan. They must maintain a high degree of confidentiality and support the mission, vision, and values of the organization. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for cleaning assignments as defined by schedule
• Adapts well to sudden changes
• Instructs new employees on job training as assigned
• Performs other duties of other housekeepers in their absence 
• Maintain facility in a sanitary and infection-free condition through washing, cleaning and disinfecting
• Responsible for disposal of trash, waste and other disposable materials
• Report any needed repairs daily to supervisor
• Proper personal protective equipment shall be utilized
• Seeks out needed information by staying informed and involved by attending meetings, reading memos, policies, meeting minutes, newsletters, email and other appropriate information in a timely manner.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality, including observing appropriate break times and extending a scheduled shift when necessary to meet patient demands
• Performs duties in a safe manner, in compliance with all safety policies and procedures
• Complies with the Code of Conduct and all appropriate policies and procedures
• Other duties, as assigned, that are relevant to the position and department

*DECH is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous housekeeping experience preferred
• Available to work any and all shifts. Shifts subject to change according to needs of the department.
• Ability to use general housekeeping techniques and equipment   
• Ability to follow hospital and department policies and procedures  
• Ability to perform tasks at ground level
• Ability to climb ladder and to perform tasks up to ceiling height
• Ability to routinely use cleaning products and solutions

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Clinical: Frequently lifts up to 35 pounds independently. Frequently pushes/pulls 100 pounds using mechanical and other assistive devices. Walks, stands, kneels, bends most of the time. Exhibits fine motor skills and manual dexterity necessary to perform the essential job functions of the position. Visual acuity correctable to 20/20. Color vision is necessary. Normal hearing acuity.

EXPOSURE RISK

Exposure Category I: Employee at risk for exposure to blood borne pathogens.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

• Maintains current knowledge of the hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program.
• Collaborates with management to improve the effectiveness of the department through the Quality Improvement plans and processes.
• Participates in the departmental and hospital-wide Quality Improvement activities as directed by the manager.

COMPLIANCE

• Adheres to the federal, state, and local statutes and regulations.
• Adheres to the Compliance Program policies and procedures of Down East Community.
• Adheres to all Privacy and Security policies and procedures of Down East Community.
• Communicates any concern related to compliance issues to manager of department or Compliance Officer.
• Communicates any concern related to confidentiality issues to the Privacy Officer.