Environmental Services Tech I

Works under supervision of the Environmental Services Manager or designee.
Follows established.
Procedures for cleaning and maintaining patient/resident areas. Performs
other duties as assigned.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

• Follows Hospital/LTC department policies and procedures.
• Selects cleaning materials and supplies, transports to assigned work area.
• Disinfects all areas of the patient/resident rooms, nursing stations, vacuuming
  hallways, dining rooms,
• activity areas, lobbies, cafeteria, chapel, public restrooms, tub rooms,
  ancillary areas and all office areas.
• Maintains elevators, stairways vents, light fixtures and all carpeting
  and floors.
• Responds to patient/ resident housekeeping requests.
• Prepares patient/ resident rooms for new admissions.
• Adheres to all safety and infection control guidelines.
• Complies with isolation policies as indicated by protocol.
• Reports maintenance/repairs issues noted during course of housekeeping work.
• Removes regular and bio-hazard trash according to procedure and protocol
  in assigned areas.
• Changes soiled cubicle curtains as needed or on a rotating basis.
• Restocks cart at end of shift.
• Cleans and returns all equipment to storage area.
• Attends department meetings as required.
• Maintains confidentiality of all personnel and patient/ resident care and
  related information.
• Complies with Hospital/LTC Corporate Compliance Program including but not
  limited to, Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and Hospital /LTC policies
  and procedures.
• Must be free from government sanctions involving health care and /or financial
  practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Completes all mandatory educational courses on Healthstream as per hospital policy.

Qualifications

Education: High School Graduate or GED preferred. Licensure: None

Experience: One year EVS experience in a care setting preferred.

Essential Technical/ Motor Skills: Finger dexterity to fold linen.

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact well with co-workers, patients,
visitors and staff.

Essential Physical Requirement: Requires continuous standing and/ or walking
for extended periods of time; requires lifting and carrying 35 pounds.

Essential Mental Abilities: Able to be flexible and to follow instructions.