Environmental Svcs Aide

at  Encompass Health

Environmental Svcs Aide
The Environmental Services Aide, Senior maintains a clean, sanitary, and safe environment in all areas of the Hospital in accordance with our quality standards, as well as local, state, and federal regulations. The position provides technical guidance and direction and assists management staff in planning job activities, scheduling and division of duties.
Job Code: 100078

QUALIFICATIONS

License or Certification:- N/A Education, Training and Years of Experience:- High School diploma or GED preferred- Previous housekeeping experience. Healthcare experience preferred. Machines, Equipment Used:- High duster, vacuum, mop, spray bottles, floor polisher, linen carts, trash carts- General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer. Physical Requirements: - Good visual acuity and ability to communicate.- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis and ability to push/pull a minimum of 50 pounds, which includes lifting, pushing and/or pulling equipment, supplies and tools. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting pushing and/or pulling are undertaken that exceeds these minimum requirements- Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.- Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel and crouch. Compliance:- Adheres to the company’s Standards of Business Conduct.- Maintains current licensure and/or certifications, if applicable. Skills and Abilities:- Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.- Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.- Ability to work independently without supervision. Environmental Conditions:- Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure.- Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.- Exposure to cleaning solvents & chemicals- Handicapped accessible.- May work under stressful circumstances at times. Proficiency or Productivity Standards:- Meets established attendance standards.- Adheres to hospital/department dress code including wearing ID badge.- May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines. - May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.- Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after a disaster.- May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.- May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

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