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UNC Health Southeastern

Environmental Services Assistant

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$36,462 / year median in North Carolina

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY
Performs daily routine cleaning in all areas of UNC Health Southeastern. Uses assigned approved Infection Control processes and chemicals to sanitize surfaces, fixtures (Toilets, showers, sinks) and restocks paper supplies, hand soap and any other supplies under the ES responsibility. Completes assigned duties with patients, family members present and usually in the same room or area and therefore be able to verbally pronounce the A.D.I.T. and scripting processes. EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, TRAINING and
EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required:
High School Diploma required Ability to read and follow written instructions, to include MSDS sheets, policies and procedures and perform Net Learning as required on the computer. Must be teachable and willing to following directions with flexibility to report to any area assigned.
Preferred:
1-3 years in the institutional professional cleaning field.
Location:
UNC Health Southeastern •
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Schedule:
Full time-Benefits, Evenings, 3p-1130p