Description Brattleboro Memorial Hospital /

Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation Job Description Job Title:

Environmental Services Aide Job Code:

350

Hours:

7 am

• 3:30

FTE:

0.50

Weekend Schedule:

Yes, only weekends

Holiday Schedule:

Rotating Call Schedule:

N/A FLSA

Status:

Non-exempt Department Name:

Housekeeping Location:

Brattleboro, Vermont

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for cleanliness and infection control in designated areas assigned by Manager/Lead.

Including:

In-patient, out-patient areas and common areas in all the department throughout the facility. Responsibility including, but not limited to dusting, disinfecting, sweeping and mopping, vacuuming, emptying waste baskets and collecting linen. Laundry duties include different task with dirty and clean linen.

Essential Functions:

Keep areas free of dust and building up debris. General cleaning and disinfecting per policies and procedures of all assigned areas (patients and non-patient areas) per shift. Filling the paper work of completed task, and explaining why the tasks were not completed (if applied). Job consists of, but not limited to the following duties: cleaning bathrooms, cleaning sinks in the rooms, dusting, disinfecting and cleaning multiple surfaces in the areas, polishing furnishings, sweeping and mopping the floors, vacuuming carpet. Keeping an eye on the paper supply, soaps / disinfectants, trash bags and other cleaning supplies and refurbishing them on as needed basis. Taking care of unscheduled housekeeping emergencies (spills as example). Some other equipment might be used: floor scrubber, carpet shampooer, floor power wash, buffer, etc. Special training required for those items. Laundry assignment might include collecting / delivering linen, sorting, washing, drying and folding. Evaluating and monitoring the interior of the hospital, and other areas in a facility and report items that needing either a repair or an attention (safety concern for example) to the appropriate department.

DEPT. SCOPE OF SERVICE

The Environmental Services Department is responsible for meeting the needs of its customers, which include all patient care areas (Med-Surg, ER, OR, outpatient and diagnostic services, doctor's offices, etc.), by providing them with a clean, sanitary and aesthetically pleasing environment while following basic established safety, cleaning and infection control practices. The scope of service includes providing suitable linen in sufficient quantities, while identifying and anticipating customers' future needs. Environmental Services is responsible for the care, repair and placement of all audio/visual equipment, set-up of meetings, and recycling (cardboard, paper, office equipment and furniture). The Department will assist in meeting the needs of all areas through revising schedules, creating items to meet unusual needs—such as curtains, cart covers, etc., and providing lost and found services. This is conducted seven days a week, 24 hours. Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/ Experience:

High school graduate or equivalent. Past cleaning experience preferred. Infection control knowledge preferred but not required.

Other Requirements:

Ability to work independently, pay attention to details, multitask, and follow set procedures.

Mental Efforts:

Ability to manage multiple priorities. Personnel problem-solving; interaction with other departments. Requires physical stamina, as there is extensive walking, standing and reaching to clean high places. Ability to work from a six-foot and 12-foot ladder. Able to complete routine tasks (Working on feet 90% of day, pushing carts, etc.). Able to interact with and communicate effectively with a variety of personalities.

Environment & Working Conditions:

Ability to properly use mechanical cleaning equipment (For example, floor machines, room fogging devices.) Occasional exposure to blood and/or body fluids. Ability to use hospital cleaning compounds (must not be allergic to these). Ability to properly use quaternary disinfectants Ability to use required PPE when exposed to body fluids or chemicals.

OSHA CATEGORY OSHA

Category I

• Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities. Standing

• 2/3 or more Walking
• 2/3 or more Sitting
• Up to 1/3 Talking or Hearing
• 2/3 or more Use of hands to finger, handle or feel
• Up to 1/3 Pushing/Pulling
• Up to 1/3 Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling
• Up to 1/3 Reaching with hands and arms
• Up to 1/3 Tasting or smelling
• None This position requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted. Up to 10 pounds
• 2/3 or more Up to 25 pounds
• 1/3 to 1/2 Up to 50 pounds
• Up to 1/3 Up to 100 pounds
• None More than 100 pounds
• None This position has special vision requirements.

Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions. Wet, humid conditions (non-weather)

• None Work near moving mechanical parts
• Up to 1/3 Fumes or airborne particles
• Up to 1/3 Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Up to 1/3 Outdoor weather conditions
• None Extreme cold (non-weather)
• None Extreme heat (non-weather)
• None Risk of electrical shock
• None Work with explosives
• None Risk of radiation
• None Vibration
• None The typical noise level for the environment is: Very Quiet Quiet Moderate Noise Loud Noise Hearing Ability to hear calls Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others EEO/ADA Statement Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources. Compensation Disclosure in Accordance with Vermont Act 155 In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.