Job Title: Environmental Services Aide I
Department: Environmental Services
Location: Edna Tina Wilson Living Center
Address: 700 Island Cottage Rd, Rochester, NY 14612 (Greece)
Hours per Week: 15
Schedule: 7a-3p, includes every other Saturday and Sunday
Position Summary:
Provides a full range of environmental services which include, but are not limited to, the cleaning of patient care environments through routine cleaning, disinfecting, equipment cleaning, floor/wall cleaning, trash removal and biohazardous waste. Helps maintain a clean, comfortable and secure environment for residents, patients, visitors, and staff. The ES Aide provides support and service to all staff and performs all duties in compliance with specific hospital/skilled nursing facility requirements. Provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values. Cleaning and disinfecting by Environmental Services is the main defense against serious infections that may linger on surfaces throughout a medical facility. Collaboration between Infection Prevention and Environmental Services staff limits the prospect of disease transmission within the healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Soiled linen removal and collection.
Responsible for trash collection and bathroom cleaning, project cleaning and spill cleanup and/or disinfection.
Responsible for making beds-unoccupied.
Clean occupied patient rooms daily. Must maintain patient and staff confidentiality.
Dust and wet mopping, additional floor care (as needed).
Maintains furnishings.
Clean offices, waiting rooms, and public areas.
Terminal cleaning of discharged patient rooms. This includes total room preparation from discharge up to when the next patient occupies the room.
Attend/participate in mandatory educational programs as defined by both hospital and departmental policies.
May be exposed to medications and will direct nurse services to address the immediate issue.
Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
None.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous environmental services experience is preferred.
Ability to prioritize and follow verbal and written instructions.
Customer service driven.
EDUCATION:
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Heavy - This category includes physically intensive work such as lifting heavy materials (up to 100 lbs.), climbing ladders, crawling into tight spaces, and working on uneven, slippery, or elevated surfaces. Employees must demonstrate strong motor coordination, balance, and spatial awareness to safely operate tools and equipment. High visual and auditory alertness is required, especially in areas with moving machinery. Emotional demands are moderate, focusing on hazard recognition, task accuracy, and adherence to safety standards. Environmental exposures may include extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, loud noise, and mechanical hazards. Personal protective equipment (PPE) and periodic physical examinations are often required.For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE:
$16.75 - $18.50CITY:
POSTAL CODE:
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
| Location | Rochester, New York |
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