ENV SVCS TECH

Overview

The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for performing a variety of cleaning tasks in assigned areas using the Eight-Step Method to ensure the safety, health and morale of patients, visitors and associates.

• Practices the Eight-Step Method of cleaning. Uses chemicals properly.
• Understands assigned work area. Maintains a QA rating of 90% or above in assigned work area.
• Adheres to department standard for logging information into Bed Tracking.
• Follows procedures for Standard Precautions.
• Demonstrates proper handling and disposal of bio-hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Maintains and cleans housekeeping equipment.
• Attends 100% of department monthly in-services.
• Responds to Code calls quickly and efficiently. Understands the importance of a Code call.
• Strives to achieve high patient satisfaction.
• Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings and equipment and mopping floors with special cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent the spread of disease. Uses damp, disinfectant-treated cloths and vacuum cleaner to dust windowsills, blinds, floors, furniture, and equipment in an orderly fashion. Scours and polishes sinks, tubs, mirrors, and other equipment.
• Assembles materials and supplies from the supply room and transports them to the work area.
• Replenishes supplies of soap, towels, and other dispensable items.
• Reports mechanical failures or negative conditions observed in assigned area to the Director or Linen Aide.
• Gathers and disposes of trash, washes wastebaskets and large refuse containers, and relines with plastic bags.
• Helps nursing staff to clean the wheelchair weekly.
• Removes soiled linens.
• Periodically polishes floors with a buffing and polishing machine.
• Covers laundry tasks as needed.

High school graduate or equivalent.

General housekeeping experience preferred. Experience in healthcare cleaning procedures preferred.