Hospital Environmental Services Aide

Position Description

Examples of Duties

• Collects waste from assigned areas of Hospital including medical biohazardous materials, pathology materials and “sharps” in accordance with Hospital Infection Control policies
• Collects and transports contaminated and dirty laundry; delivers laundry to vendor collection site
• Maintains a safe work environment, including but not limited to, use of equipment and supplies, observation of safety hazards, including contraband and unusual patient activities and notifying supervisor of findings while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Sweeps, scrubs, and mops floors; strips, waxes, and polishes floors using light and heavy powered scrubbers and buffers; Vacuums, spot cleans, and shampoos rugs, using light and heavy vacuum cleaners, and in accordance with approved methods of carpet cleaning; Adjusts, cleans, and oils these machines, and changes brushes, rollers, buffers, and other attachments on them
• Cleans and disinfects patient rooms, restroom, beds and other furniture; moves hospital and office furniture
• Cleans and disinfects medical equipment specific to assigned area, including but not limited to IV pumps, patient monitors, feeding tube machines, baby warmers, anesthesia equipment and others
• Washes, dusts and polishes furniture, woodwork and shelves; empties and cleans waste receptacles; cleans walls, fountains, and windows; dusts all intake and exhaust vents, light fixtures and other furnishings; picks up and stocks supplies
• Maintains security of building as appropriate, locks doors and turns off lights; keeps utility storage area and custodial equipment clean and in good order; makes reports on areas in need of repair and of safety hazards; some positions may raise and/or lower the flag
• Keeps kitchen and restrooms in clean, orderly, and sanitary condition. Sweeps, scrubs, and waxes floors. Cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes lavatories, urinals, and toilet bowls. Cleans mirrors, sinks, and water fountains. Sanitizes garbage cans. Dusts ledges and woodwork. Replaces deodorizers, toilet tissue, hand towels, and soap. Note condition of restroom and reports to supervisors broken window, water leaks, clogged drains, and other conditions requiring maintenance
• Responds to emergency situations such as water leaks, clogged sinks, and sewer back-ups as required
• Maintains simple records such as time of rounds or description of incident; Observes and reports conditions which may indicate vandalism, illegal entry or fire hazard
• May change and hang clean curtains, drapes and cubicle curtains, move furniture and equipment for cleaning and rearrangement, and replaces lights in a hospital setting
• Assists in the setup of meeting rooms

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

• Methods, supplies and equipment used in sanitizing, cleaning and maintaining hospital equipment, rooms, and buildings
• Typical biohazards in a hospital setting
• Hospital protocols and priorities regarding the clean up of spills, blood, etc.
• Safe working practices and techniques

• Computers and computer programs, sufficient to complete required online trainings and updates

• Use and maintain janitorial equipment and tools properly
• Apply approved methods of cleaning to everyday cleaning assignments
• Learn appropriate methods of sanitizing new and/or specialized equipment
• Use power cleaning equipment including but not limited to vacuum cleaners and buffing machines
• Perform a variety of manual tasks
• Plan and complete assigned duties on a regular schedule
• Comprehend, read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to read and understand signs, labels, work schedules and follow oral and written directions
• Successfully complete required online and classroom trainings
• Observe safe work practices and procedures
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Maintain cooperative relationships with coworkers, the public, and all others contacted through the course of work
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and technical and professional personnel
• Respond in a positive manner to supervision and direction; and attend work and perform duties on a regular, reliable, and consistent basis

Additional Information

• Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
• Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
• Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven.
• Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid CA Driver License or CA State ID prior to the first day of work.
• Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays; and work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.

• If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the Natividad-HR Analyst at (831) 783-2711.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your salary will be hourly and you will not be eligible for benefits.