MedStar Health · 2 hours ago
Enviromental Svcs Aide
Clinton, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18/hr - $29.74/hr
1+ years expMedStar Health is seeking an Environmental Services Aide to perform routine manual housekeeping work cleaning areas within the MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center. The role involves selecting cleaning materials, operating cleaning equipment, and maintaining cleanliness in various hospital areas, including patient rooms and operating rooms.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Selects cleaning materials and supplies and prepares solutions according to procedure
Loads service carts and transports to assigned work area
Cleans by washing furniture tile fixtures and equipment with germicidal cleaning solutions
Cleans by washing walls doors door frames ceilings. Ventilators patient televisions and windows
Sweeps and mops hard floor areas vacuums carpets and spot-cleans carpets using appropriate solutions and arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion after cleaning
Requests cleaning supplies and equipment when needed
Operates various types of cleaning equipment both mechanical and electrical
Cleans equipment and notifies supervisor or director of equipment needing repair. Reports all safety hazards to the Director
Return unused supplies to the Environmental Services closet cleans carts and equipment and ensures all items are replaced in an orderly manner. Collects waste from assigned areas of the hospital sanitizes waste cans
May be asked to collect soiled linens and/or distribute clean linen
When assigned collects bio-hazardous waste using procedure established by the infection control committee. Packages bio-hazardous waste in a special closed container carefully following packaging procedures and regulations established by EPA OSHA and DOT; and transports containers to a storage point to await pick-up by hospital carrier
Clean and prepare patient rooms after patient discharge including isolation rooms
When assigned clean in operating rooms and all preoperative areas using hospital approved procedures and germicidal cleaning solutions to maintain antiseptic conditions
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
1-2 years Minimum experience preferably in a healthcare environment
Ability to comprehend and follow the policies and procedures for MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
Ability to read write and speak or communicate in English to successfully accomplish the essential duties of the position
Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior that supports the hospital's mission values and commitment to compliance with all federal state and regulatory laws. Inspires trust and exhibits honesty and integrity within the scope of daily activities
Exhibits professionalism courtesy and excellent customer service while interacting with patients guests and co-workers
Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
Knowledge to understand and follow all universal precautions blood borne pathogen procedures and use of personal protective equipment as needed while cleaning patient care areas
Preferred
High School Diploma or GED
Company
MedStar Health
MedStar Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$29MKey Investors
American Medical AssociationAgency for Healthcare Research and QualityA. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation
2023-06-21Grant
2022-09-27Grant· $2M
2020-07-03Grant· $27M
Leadership Team
David Mayer
Executive Director MedStar Institute for Quality and Safety Quality and Safety CEO Patient Safety Mo
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