About this role
- Cleans/Terminal Cleans/Sanitize assigned areas in accordance with operating procedures using proper equipment, chemicals and supplies.
- Prepares patient rooms for occupancy, per operating procedures and inputs into approved room ready notification system.
- Maintains all equipment/closets used to perform job in a clean and orderly condition. Clean all equipment at the end of the shift.
- Performs specialized cleaning procedures in accordance with operating procedures. e.g. CCU procedure room, nurseries, isolation rooms.
- Maintaining cleanliness of environment, cleaning kitchen area, med rooms, employee bathrooms, janitor closet, refrigerators, microwave, etc., all clinical equipment on unit, wheelchairs, stretchers, scales, bedside tables, IV poles etc,. Reports problems with equipment to the charge nurse.
- Set up meetings and functions/supply appropriate A/V equipment. Spray buffs or high-speed burnishes tile floors. Spot cleans carpets; buffs carpets in corridors and rooms; moves cleaning equipment, supplies within or between hospital buildings; moves furniture as requested.
- Performs all duties in an independent manner with little or no supervision.
- Removes general trash, medical waste soiled/used linen, from work area and place in specified bags and/or containers. Transport to assigned disposal area.
- Handles cleaning chemicals and solutions per product labeling and departmental procedures.
- Utilizes housekeeping equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Wears appropriate personal protective equipment as per training, signage and product labels. Adheres to safety regulations as per departmental training (e.g. wet floor signs, caution tape, electrical cords laid along wall).
- Participates in in-service educational programs and staff meetings.
- Performs other work related duties as requested/directed.
- Ability to communicate in English to understand and respond to basic verbal and written English language instruction.
- Ability to perform physical requirements of position as outlined.
- Crisis Prevention Intervention Training within 3 months of new position for positions in the In-Patient Psych Unit.
- Position requires a person with a positive attitude who is pleasant, cooperative, committed to the team approach and displays a professional demeanor with patients, families, physicians and fellow workers.
Other facts
About Cape Cod Healthcare
Cape Cod Healthcare is the leading provider of healthcare services for residents and visitors of Cape Cod. With more than 600 physicians, over 5,000 employees and over 250 volunteers, Cape Cod Healthcare is comprised of two acute care hospitals, a Level III trauma center, the Cape’s leading provider of homecare and hospice services (VNA), seven urgent care centers, a primary and specialty care network, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, an assisted living facility, and numerous health services and programs.
We are committed to achieving and maintaining the highest standards in healthcare by partnering with other health and human service providers and continuing to invest in new technologies. By offering services like imaging and radiology, heart and vascular care, surgical services, orthopedics and urgent care, Cape Cod Healthcare provides access to exceptional medical services across the Cape.
For over a century, we have never wavered from our mission: To coordinate and deliver the highest quality, accessible health services, which enhance the health of all Cape Cod residents and visitors.
What you'll do
- The Environmental Service Aide is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing assigned areas, preparing patient rooms for occupancy, and maintaining equipment in a clean condition. They also perform specialized cleaning procedures and handle waste disposal according to departmental procedures.
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