What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Services Worker - Big Sky (PT- 0.75 FTE, Variable Shift) position at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital?
Position Summary:
The Environmental Services Worker – Big Sky will clean, sanitize, and maintain facility or patient area(s) as assigned. This role will also provide routine food preparation and patient assistance services in a variety of assigned eating area(s), meal service, catering or events.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required
- ServSafe Certification required after 2 month of hire
Preferred
- 1 year of experience as an Environmental Services Worker
Essential Job Functions:
In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.
- Prepares and serves drinks and foods according to specifications, including therapeutic diet orders, patient safety modifications and proper patient identification.
- Assists with food preparation as directed, operating food production equipment as required to complete tasks.
- Cleans and sanitizes dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and other containers and returns to appropriate location in the kitchen area.
- Follows all safety and sanitation guidelines and regulations to ensure quality food service.
- Performs general cleaning and sanitizing tasks and services throughout assigned area.
- Uses cleaning cart to transport cleaning supplies.
- Cleans and disinfects bathrooms and showers as assigned.
- Restocks products as needed.
- Vacuums and cleans floors, rugs, furniture, and drapes.
- Removes and delivers linens as needed. Loads washers and dryers and folds linen as needed. Cleans linen room as need.
- Places and neatly tucks clean sheets and blankets on beds and replaces pillowcases as assigned.
- Picks up and empties trash containers.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times.
- Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment.
- Ability to work varied shifts.
- Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.
Physical Requirements
- Lifting (Rarely – 30 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
- Sit (Continuously): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
- Stand (Occasionally): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
- Walk (Occasionally): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
- Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.
- Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Occasionally): Twisting, bending, stooping, and kneeling require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.
- Reach Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.
- Push/Pull (Occasionally): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
- Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.
- Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.
- Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
- Exposures (Rarely): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.
- Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.
