What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental service position at New London Hospital?
- GENERAL SUMMARY
- Maintain assigned areas in a sanitary, orderly, safe and attractive condition.
- FUNCTIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Cleaning Cleans assigned areas using appropriate cleaning solutions and disinfectants :
- Dry mops and wet mops non-carpet floors.
- Vacuums carpeted floors, stairs and stairwells.
- Maintains all entries to hospital, ensuring safety and cleanliness.
- Washes furnishings and equipment.
- Empties all trash receptacles and replaces with new bags. Transport all trash to compactor and discarded cardboard to the appropriate recycling receptacle.
- Scours and polishes sink, showers, toilets, mirrors, and similar equipment, and replenishes supplies of soap, paper towels, and other disposable items.
- Washes walls, ceiling vents and windows.
- Makes beds with clean linens in prescribed manner. Cleans bed units at discharge and when exchanging rooms.
- Notifies supervisor when supplies are low.
- Notifies supervisor of work orders, mechanical failures and unsafe conditions.
- Assists laundry staff with collection, folding, and delivery of laundry, as needed.
- POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Housekeeping experience in a hospital / health care facility preferred.
- Experience
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
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Last updated : 2024-11-06
