Environmental Services Aide II

Summary:
Under general supervision of the Environmental Services Supervisor, performs a variety of project cleaning duties, including buffing, stripping and refinishing of floor surfaces, shampooing of carpets and other cleaning duties to maintain an assigned area of the hospital, or its related buildings, in a sanitary and orderly condition.

Responsibilities:

Scrubs/strips floors to remove all soil and finish/wax to base of floor, refinishes/recoats floors and buffs to a glossy appearance.  Operates power equipment, shampoos carpets, and removes spots from carpets. Checks power equipment, transports to assigned work area, performs daily cleaning and supplying of the area, as defined on the floor schedule in accordance with established departmental procedures, prescribed methods and standards. Operates UV-Light in accordance with department policies; sets up meeting and conference rooms.

Performs routine and terminal cleaning of procedural areas, including Operating Rooms and Cath Lab according to cleaning standards as recommended by AORN, Infection Control, and Unit/Departmental Leadership.

Maintains surplus storage areas and equipment rooms in a clean, orderly and safe condition.  Reports any necessary repairs needs to supervisor.

Prepares cleaning solutions as required.  Cleans elevators, restrooms and all fixtures; cleans vents, lights, aluminum, washes ceilings and walls, vacuums rugs and carpets, Hangs/change drapes and cubicle curtains, transports trash and compacts according to established hospital procedures.

Performs duties assigned in accordance with hospital procedures during fire or internal/community disaster.

Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.

Performs duties of ESD Aide, as required and/or as directed.

Performs runner tasks including transports dirty laundry, supplies, furniture and equipment as needed

Performs other duties as assigned.

Other information:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Requires the ability to follow written and oral instructions in English.

The level of education normally attained in courses at secondary school levels.

Effective interpersonal communication skills.

EXPERIENCE:

Three to six months on the job training with Environmental Services procedures, equipment and products.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Continuous walking, standing and bending, pulling & pushing.   Physical ability to perform required tasks including ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals, physician office and/or ancillary healthcare enterprise.   Any potential workplace hazards are minimized or nullified by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including the use of safety equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Exposure to varying degrees of heat and cold, lint and unpleasant odors in work area.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

Duties are generally proceduralized, allowing incumbent to perform independently with intermittent supervision, in conformance with written instructions and established schedules.  Problems not clearly defined by written directives or instructions are usually reviewed with supervisor prior to taking action.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: The Miriam Hospital, USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 2

Union: Non-Union