JOB SUMMARY: The Environmental Service Worker is to maintain a clean, sanitary, and orderly facility environment; keep a daily QI log. The Environmental Service Worker reports directly to Director Environmental Service. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: a.) High school diploma or higher preferred. Licensure/Certification: a.) None Work Experience: On job training RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES: Cleaning of surgery, out-patient areas, inpatient areas, all public areas, and offices by cleaning vertical and horizontal surfaces. Occasional light maintenance duties. Cleaning of draperies, cubicles and blinds. Maintain floors by either dust mopping; wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, running auto scrubber, vacuuming, and shampooing carpets. Maintain and organize all floor care equipment, cleaning carts, trash carts and all other equipment. Removal and transport of regular waste, infectious waste and disposal in the proper method. Removal and transport of soil linen and put in proper receptacle. Document the procedure involved in the disposal of hospital waste products, and ensure that the right procedure in line with the standard practice of the hospital, is followed. Response to code red, code green, code pink, and other emergency situations. Other duties as assigned. REQUIRED STAFF COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission. Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key Initiatives. Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole. Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner. Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co-worker. Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts. Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of mutual support toward common goals. Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties. Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a strong desire to provide service excellence. Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management. Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works indoors in well – lighted area. Expose to inclement weather. Possible exposure to communicable diseases. Subject to frequent interruptions. Work with chemicals that could be corrosive |