ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AIDE at South Shore Health

Weymouth, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cleaning, Attention To Detail, Customer Service, Team Coordination, Time Management, Communication, Use Of Cleaning Agents, Floor Maintenance, Restroom Cleaning, Equipment Maintenance, Patient Interaction, Aseptic Techniques, Emergency Cleaning, Detail Cleaning, Waste Management, HIPAA Compliance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Number: R-20888 Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SSH Environmental Services Status: Full time Budgeted Hours: 40 Shift: Night (United States of America) Cleans walls, lights, fixtures and furniture in all assigned areas of the Hospital to maintain an aseptic environment and prevent nosocomial infection through using standard cleaning procedures and chemicals. Cleans, waxes, extracts and maintains floors, carpeting and stairwells and assists with heavy cleaning throughout the Hospital. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Coordinates with the nursing staff and supervisor to clean occupied rooms first, checks empty rooms, attends to emergency cleaning for spills. 2. Uses appropriate cleaning agents and techniques in washing and cleaning patient rooms daily. Bucket cleans patient rooms daily; damp mops or vacuums floors. Dusts furniture, ledges and bed table and removes debris. Empties, washes and relines wastebaskets. Spot washes walls and windows. a. Telephones b. T.V. and T.V. controls c. Doors - All Parts 3. Uses appropriate cleaning agents and techniques in washing and cleaning restrooms. Washes basins, commodes, tubs and showers, checking and cleaning mirrors, soap dishes, water pipes and exterior surfaces. Dusts ledges, damp mops floors and spot washes walls. Empties wastebaskets and relines. Refills toilet tissue, paper towels and soap dispensers. 4. Performs periodic detail cleaning. a. I. V. Poles b. Blood Pressure Cuff leads c. Suction Bottles d. Closets - Inside and Out e. Curtains / Blinds 5. Dry mops and damp mops corridors. Spot washes corridor and elevator landings. 6. Maintains all carpets. a. Vacuums, extracts, bonnet cleans and spot cleans all the carpeting in the hospital on an as needed basis. 7. Hangs curtains (if needed) and checks the condition of their own equipment. (carts, vacuums, tools, etc). a. Cleans equipment upon return. b. Reports any maintenance or repairs needed immediately. 8. Continuously displays a "can do" attitude within the department and across departmental lines to contribute to the overall customer service program in place at South Shore Hospital. a. When entering a patient room greets each patient giving your name. Same practice used when exiting room. b. When working or operating cleaning equipment in common areas, ceases cleaning, turns off machine, and gives assistance to patient/visitor who appears lost or in need of help. c. Acknowledges, not only the patient, but visiting family members/friends when servicing a room. d. Reports patient needs and requests to the nursing staff, when directed to the Environmental Service aide. e. Engages in simple conversation with patient/family (when appropriate) during the cleaning of the room without violating HIPPA.. 9. Uses appropriate cleaning agents and techniques in washing and cleaning a precaution (isolation) patient room. Bucket cleans patient rooms daily; damp mops or vacuums floors. Dusts furniture, ledges and bed table and removes debris. Empties, washes and relines wastebaskets. Spot washes walls and windows. Wearing the proper protective clothing during the process. 10. Knowledge of the mixing of the cleaning agents and the proper use of each agent. JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education - Preferred Equivalent to two (2) years of high school preferred. Minimum Work Experience Up to three (3) month to become proficient in all aspects of the position. Required additional Knowledge and Abilities Requires ability to read and follow instructions. 11PM to 7AM. Schedule includes every other weekend and every other holiday. Responsibilities if Required: Education if Required: License/Registration/Certification Requirements: South Shore Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system offering primary and specialty care, hospital care, home health and community care, emergency and urgent care, and preventative and wellness services. We are the largest independent health system in Southeastern Massachusetts. South Shore Health brings together like-minded people who work “As One” toward a common goal of providing exceptional care the people of our region deserve. We unite top-caliber talent, technology, and service with the wishes and personal needs of patients and their families to develop individualized treatment plans.

Responsibilities

The Environmental Services Aide is responsible for maintaining a clean and aseptic environment in the hospital by performing various cleaning tasks. This includes cleaning patient rooms, restrooms, and common areas, as well as coordinating with nursing staff for emergency cleaning needs.