Environmental Assistant I

Position Summary

Assists the Departmental Coordinator with daily responsibilities in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Ensures that the facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner for patients, staff, and visitors.

Essential Functions

• Follow proper cleaning methods specific to each area of the facility to ensure efficiency and time management.
• Clean and sanitize various areas, including patient rooms, offices, lounges, lobbies, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairwells, windows, light fixtures, drapes, cubicle curtains, miscellaneous linens, and tilt trucks.
• Vacuum and edge carpets, rugs, walk-off mats, and upholstered furniture; complete additional floor care assignments as needed.
• Dust furniture, medical and computer equipment, vents, window blinds, and all flat surfaces in work areas.
• Remove trash, soiled linens, and infectious waste using appropriate containers and transport to designated disposal or storage areas.
• Perform floor care duties: dust/wet mopping, scrubbing, stripping, refinishing, burnishing, shampooing, and extraction.
• Adhere to all safety and universal precaution standards both individually and department-wide.
• Uses appropriate cleaning agents, tools, and supplies according to established procedures.
• Work various shifts (day, evening, night) as assigned and complete work promptly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Other Responsibilities

None.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• Engaged and committed to providing a clean environment in the healthcare setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively and promote a team concept with Environmental Services leadership.

Licenses and Certifications

None required.

Population Served

Newborn Infant/Pediatric Adolescent Adult Geriatric All No Direct Patient Care

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. and push a minimum of 160 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, stand for extended periods (up to 8 hours), and perform repetitive hand movements (wiping, scrubbing, pulling).
• Must possess good flexibility and have adequate vision and hearing (correctable with prosthetics if necessary).
• Must be able to work outdoors between buildings as needed.