Environ Svc Aide I-P.D.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Cleans and services building areas; move furniture, equipment and supplies in and around hospital departments; and performs a variety of environmental services’ duties to maintain the hospital in a neat, orderly and sanitary condition.
• Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings, windows, tiles, fixtures, equipment and floors; vacuums, dusts and polishes specified areas and/or furnishings; sanitizes and disinfects bathroom areas.
• Gathers and transports refuse from assigned areas to appropriate disposal location.
• Reports needed repairs/alterations or situations requiring follow up attention to department supervisor as they occur.
• Selects and prepares cleaning materials and supplies for transport to work area at the beginning of the shift.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements, as well as hospital mandatory requirements.
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous substances.
• Participates in all hospital established programs for improving hand hygiene compliance.
• Fully participates with all hospital programs geared towards improving the patient experience.
• Complies with all facility protocols established for reducing Hospital Acquired Infections and improving patient safety outcomes.
COMPETENCIES AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
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Ability to read, write and understand instructions in English. Required.
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A minimum of three years of relevant cleaning experience, preferred but not required.
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High School diploma or GED preferred but not required.
At Stamford Health, we believe that every patient deserves compassionate, personalized, person-centered care. This commitment guides how we care for patients, support their care partners, and promote the wellbeing of our staff. In alignment with our Planetree philosophy, the individual in this role will foster a respectful, collaborative environment that honors the needs, values, and preferences of every person we serve and the colleagues we partner with.