Environmental Services Aide (SW) Position Available In Providence, Rhode Island

Summary:

Under the direction of the Environmental Services Supervisor, and according to established procedures, is responsible for performing housekeeping duties. Moving furniture, equipment, and supplies, in and around hospital departments; and performing a variety of environmental services duties to maintain the hospital in a neat, orderly, and sanitary condition.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience:

General hospital-related housekeeping experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

+ Knowledge of cleaning products and ability to follow instructions on containers, materials and cleaning equipment, health and safety practices. + Ability to utilize proper body mechanics. + Ability to use industrial powered equipment. + Ability to utilize sound interpersonal skills when interacting and taking into consideration cultural background, linguistic skills and age of customers. Ability to maintain confidentiality, work independently and be self-motivated, work effectively under timelines; follow oral or written instructions. + Maintains information confidential (HIPAA) + Demonstrated customer service skills + Ability to utilize responsive customer service skills when interacting and taking into consideration cultural background, linguistic skills and age of customers + Ability to work cooperatively with peers and other disciplines + Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with peers and other interdisciplinary teams Working Conditions, Physical Environment and/or

Safety Requirements :

Visual acuity and hand dexterity. Physical ability involves a variety of body movements including stooping, bending, kneeling, lifting, standing, walking, climbing, twisting, stretching and reaching. Physical ability involves pushing, pulling and lifting more than 50 lbs.