Environmental Services Aide I

Role Overview:

Environmental Service Aides play a vital role in maintaining a safe, clean, and well-organized environment for patients, their families, visitors, and staff. Responsibilities include following cleaning guidelines, ensuring proper waste removal, completing small moves, and adhering to safety procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Follow the Seven Step Cleaning guidelines outlined in the Environmental Services Aide (ESA) Manual.
• Adhere to safety protocols for waste removal, chemical usage, and equipment operation.
• Remove general and infectious waste as well as soiled linen.
• Operate floor cleaning equipment, cardboard bailer, and trash compactor.
• Attend scheduled department and organizational meetings.
• Complete additional projects or tasks assigned by management.

Key Qualifications:

• Strong customer service skills.
• Decision-making ability with a track record of timely, effective actions.
• Accountability for personal and team goals.
• Effective communicator, adaptable to different audiences.
• Receptive to feedback for personal and professional growth.

Core Skills:

• Proficiency with floor cleaning equipment.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, push items, and lift a minimum of 30 lbs.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Reliability, eagerness to learn, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.