Environmental Services Aide

Company: St. Lukes University Health Network
Location: Bethlehem
Posted on: February 13, 2020

Job Description:

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.Perform the general and aseptic cleaning and sanitizing of patient rooms, auxiliary room and other specified areas throughout the hospital, using proper cleaning guidelines and procedures. - Uses appropriate cleaning supplies and chemical according to departmental procedures. - Cleans and prepares patient rooms, beds, stretchers, other assigned areas in a timely and efficient manner. - Scrubs, mops, and buffs floor. - Dusts and polishes furniture. - Cleans glass interior windows, woodwork, toilets, washrooms, and fixtures. - Cleans sinks in kitchen and cleans tables and dining area. - Removes trash from areas to designated trash stations. - Uses safe and proper cleaning procedures. - Ability to follow all applicable schedules, sanitation and safety requirements. - Attends 85% of Environmental Services Department monthly staff meetings annually. - Maintains assigned area in a neat, clean and sanitary condition. - Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information. - Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements. - Demonstrates/models the Networks Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external). - Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety. - Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices. - Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code. - Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated. PHYSICIAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Walks for up to 6-7 hours/day; 1 to 4 hours at a time. Stands for 1-2 hours/day; 0 to 1 hours at a time. Occasional firm grasping. Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. Occasionally carries up to 25 lbs. Frequent pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs. Occasionally stoop, bend, squat and kneel. Occasional crouching. Frequently reaches above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation and seeing as it relates to general and near vision. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalency preferred. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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