Environmental service attendant, shenango valley surgical services-Full time

Job duties

Completes assignments and duties and is responsible for cleanliness and aseptic conditions of assigned areas.

Cleans discharge / transfer units properly.

Collects soiled linen or distribute clean linen, as needed, and is required to handle properly.

Proper use of equipment and materials used in daily assignments.

Perform cycle cleaning projects or extra cleaning such as wall washing, window washing, change cubicles or window curtains, floor care, etc. as assigned.

Completes paperwork as required.

Maintains an inventory of supplies. Restocks these supplies when necessary and stores them in a neat, orderly fashion.

Answers calls as needed.

Trains new staff as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Specific job demands

Strength

• Heavy Work
• Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling 50 - 100 Lbs. occasionally, 20 - 50 Lbs. frequently, 10 - 20 Lbs. constantly.

Climbing

Occasionally - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet, and legs or hands and arms. Body agility is important.

Stooping

Frequently - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Kneeling

Frequently - Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees.

Crouching

Frequently - Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.

Reaching

Frequently - Extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.

Handling

Frequently - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand, such as to turn a switch or shift automobile gears.

Talking

Occasionally - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Hearing

Occasionally - Perceiving the nature of sounds by ear.

Near Acuity

Occasionally - Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.

Minimum education, knowledge, skills, and abilities required

Tenth grade education or showing documentation of completed level of education. High school diploma/GED preferred. Previous healthcare and / or institutional Environmental Service experience may be substituted for educational requirement.

Must be able to read and write and follow written and oral directions.

Must be able to communicate clearly with other members of the healthcare team, customers, and guests.

Requires judgment and alertness.

The ability to organize time, prioritize, and concentrate.

Must have experience using computers and computer software programs.

Working conditions

Normal patient care/hospital surgical unit environment. A large part of work time is standing or walking. Subject to certain distasteful patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases. May be exposed to potential hazards such as chemicals, body wastes, fluids and other possible infectious material.