Performs cleaning duties as well as other tasks performed by the Environmental Services department. Adheres to NS-LIJHS / departmental policies and procedures and JCAHO / regulatory agency requirements.Job ResponsibilitiesDemonstrates good judgment and organization skills when performing cleaning duties on units.Responsible for maintaining equipment, carts, and closets daily.Cleans and services patient rooms, offices, lavatories, conference rooms, lounges, exam rooms, on-call rooms, clean and dirty utility rooms, and showers daily.Performs trash removal, vacuuming carpets, dry mopping, wet mopping floors, high and low dusting of furniture, walls, ledges, and fixtures.Refills paper towels, toilet paper, seat covers, and soap dispensers daily.Knowledgeable of all environmental cleaning products (chemicals) and their proper usage (dilutions) as per manufacturer's recommendations.Notifies supervisor immediately of any injuries (accidents), safety issues, or serious personnel situations.Responsible for cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms upon discharge, as well as cycle cleaning of isolation rooms as per department and infection control standards.Cleans operating rooms between cases and performs terminal cleaning of OR rooms at the end of the day.Collects trash from the utility room and disposes of it; removes all cardboard and disposes of it; collects regulated waste and transports it to the storage trailer.Responsible for removal and hanging of cubicle curtains when necessary.Must be flexible in assuming required assignments and able to show good judgment and initiative.Performs related duties as required.ADA Essential FunctionsPhysical Demands :Ability to fill and dump 3-5 gallon pails filled with water (weighing up to 25 pounds).Ability to move a cleaning cart on wheels (filled with supplies weighing up to 100 pounds).Ability to step up on a safety stool 2-4 steps.Ability to lift hands over head to hang and take down cubicle curtains (weighing up to 20 pounds), wash ceilings, walls, and high windows.Ability to move patient furniture.Requires continuous moving, lifting, and bending during 7.5-hour shifts.Must be able to communicate face-to-face and by telephone.Job QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.Environmental Services experience in a hospital, preferred.Must possess effective communication skills.Additional Salary DetailThe salary range and / or hourly rate listed is a good faith estimate of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant at the time of this advertisement and may be modified in the future. Factors such as location, experience, education, and internal policies may influence the final offer.J-18808-Ljbffr
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