What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Aide I position at White River Health System Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary :
To perform cleaning functions in assigned area to maintain a sanitary, attractive, and orderly environment.
JOB DUTIES :
- Provides Safe Clean Environment – The Aide I :
- Utilizes equipment, supplies and warning signs to ensure clean, safe environment
- Responds appropriately in emergency codes and situations
- Responds appropriately to hazardous material spills
- Operates laundry equipment following set guidelines to ensure clean safe environment
- Routine Procedures – The Aide I :
- Completes routine cleaning assignments thoroughly and within deadlines
- Completes discharges using time management skills
- Maintains infection control and safe work habits.
- Performs wet / dry mop procedures correctly
- Cleans patient rooms, toilets, ancillary areas, support areas, offices, windows,
- Doors, blinds, and maintains the laundry cleanliness as scheduled.
- Performs terminal cleaning as assigned
- Washes linen, maintains wash room areas, provides a clean and productive flow of linen to finishing departments.
- Weighs and sorts soiled linen for proper wash load.
- Properly maintain chemicals supply to washers and reports problems as they occur
- Accountability – The Aide I :
- Works independently, with evidence of time management
- Keeps supervisor informed
- Remains accessible at all times and notifies supervisor when leaving assigned area
- Reads memorandums and initials as posted on departmental bulletin boards
- Utilizes cost containment practices
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Policy and Procedure – The Aide I
- Follows hospital and department policy
- Meets WRMC’s attendance expectations as defined in the Human Resources
- Policy / Procedure Manual
- Adheres to WRMC’s Dress Code Policy
- Interpersonal Relations – The Aide I :
- Communicates effectively at all levels
- Use AIDET in approaching all customers
- Maintains positive public image
- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
- General Education – The Aide I :
- Attends all required education
- Attends 75% of departmental meetings
Education :
Must be able to read, write, and perform simple math. High School diploma or GED preferred.
Experience :
Physical Requirements / Skills :
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