Environmental Service Worker

Description Hours\n\nFull Time 40hrs\nNight Shift\nWorking every other weekend and holiday\n\n Location: Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, OH\n University Hospitals is offering a $1,000 sign on bonus, minus applicable taxes, for full time environmental service workers hired externally.

\n A Brief Overview\n The Environmental Services Worker may work in any location on client premises.The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but the department may identify other responsibilities of the position.

These responsibilities may differ among locations, depending on business necessities and client requirements\n What You Will Do\n\nPerforms Environmental Services duties in an effective, efficient manner completing all steps in the 7 Step Cleaning Process.\nPerforms assigned duties according to quality standards to ensure a clean and comfortable environment for patients, visitors and staff.\nKeeps cleaning cart, equipment hopper room and trash-room clean and organized.

All cleaning materials properly labeled.\nResponsible for positive verbal and non-verbal interactions with patients, families, visitors and other employees.\nProvides assistance to these individuals as needed or finds the appropriate individual to provide the assistance requested.\nWill be required to properly and safely use cleaning chemicals per manufacturer standards.\nCleans offices, patients’/residents’ rooms, classrooms, common areas, restrooms, halls, food service areas and any other areas that may require attention.\nSweeps, mops and vacuums hallways, stairs and office space.\nCleans light fixtures, ceilings and vents, walls mattresses, furniture, windows and window coverings.\nEmpties trash and garbage containers, may transport waste with sealed lids to outside compactor\nReplenishes supplies and materials.\nMoves furniture and sets-up tables and chairs.\nNotifies leaders concerning any need for any maintenance repairs or additions.\nComplies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.\nReports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.\nParticipates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.\nApplies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work.\nAttends training programs required by Cleveland Medical Center (classroom and virtual) as designated and completes all assigned training within the allotted time.\nMay transport and package Regulated Medical Waste and Chemo Waste\nMay change cubicle curtains and shower curtains\n\n Additional Responsibilities\n\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\nComplies with all policies and standards.\nFor specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.\nMust abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.\nQualifications Education\n\nHigh School Equivalent / GED (Preferred)\n\n Work Experience\n\n1+ years Of cleaning experience (Preferred)\nExperience in a hospital setting (Preferred)\n\n Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities\n\nDemonstrates strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills, as well as exhibits a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently.

(Required proficiency)\nAble to understand written protocols and instructions.

(Required proficiency)\nAbility to use all relevant electronic and communication devices.

(Required proficiency)\nAbility to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours). (Required proficiency)\nAbility to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds.

(Required proficiency)\nGenerally, indoors; may participate in outside activities and events.

(Required proficiency)\nWears protective clothing and/or Personal Protective Equipment by the work environment or governmental regulations as you will be exposed to various cleaning chemicals.

(Required proficiency)\nLadder Usage (Required proficiency)\n\n Physical Demands\n\nStanding Constantly\nWalking Constantly\nSitting Rarely\nLifting Constantly up to 50 lbs\nCarrying Constantly up to 50 lbs\nPushing Constantly up to 50 lbs\nPulling Constantly up to 50 lbs\nClimbing Constantly up to 50 lbs\nBalancing Constantly\nStooping Constantly\nKneeling Constantly\nCrouching Constantly\nCrawling Constantly\nReaching Constantly\nHandling Constantly\nGrasping Constantly\nFeeling Constantly\nTalking Constantly\nHearing Frequently\nRepetitive Motions Constantly\nEye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly\n\n Travel Requirements\n\n10%\n