Environmental Services Aide - IRF PRNEdwardsville, Illinois

JOB SUMMARY:

Cleans and services building areas including patient rooms, common areas, floors, office areas etc.  Moves furniture, trash, equipment and supplies and performs a variety of environmental services duties to maintain the hospital in a neat, safe and sanitary condition.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in acute care setting preferred.
• Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and other hospital staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Job Specific:

• Clean patient rooms, restrooms, lounges, offices, corridors, walls and windows daily or as scheduled.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop, scrub and/or shine floors; replace paper and soap produces in restrooms, clean mirrors, sinks and toilets, etc.
• Operate various types of equipment and machinery including vacuums and floor scrubbers.
• Collect and remove trash from building each day.
• Perform all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Report any malfunctions and maintenance problems.  May perform minor repairs such as changing light bulbs as needed.
• Responsible for stocking linens throughout the hospital.
• Assists with office or room moves if needed.
• Adheres to all infection control policies and procedures.   Reports safety hazards to supervisor.
• All other duties as assigned.

Company Specific:

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean and wears appropriate identification while on duty
• Completes annual health, safety, and education requirements. Maintains professional growth and development.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served.
• Reports to work on time as scheduled; adheres to policies regarding notification of absence.
• Attends all mandatory in-services and staff meetings.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.
• Maintains current licensure/certification for position, if applicable.
• Consistently demonstrates Guest Relation’s skills to patients, physicians, visitors, employees, and any other individuals with whom they may come in contact.
• Consistently follows departmental and hospital Health, Safety, Security, Hazardous Materials policies and procedures.
• HIPAA: Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with HIPAA privacy laws, follow hospital policy in provision of patient confidentiality. Able to identify patient confidentiality issues and reports to proper hospital personnel immediately.
• Compliance: Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with standards set forth in Kindred’s Code of Conduct, Kindred policy and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable standards.

Language Skills:

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Basic equipment knowledge.
• Appropriate telephone communication skills.

Physical and Safety Requirements:

• Good general health and stress coping ability.  Normal walking, standing, sitting, bending, carrying of l items such as linens, housekeeping equipment and supplies. Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with all constituents (patients, families, peers, and other healthcare team members) as needed for leadership, assessment, intervention, and professional development.
• Must be able to handle exposure to dirt, odors, dust, wetness/humidity, heat and cold.  
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.