Environmental Services Aide (PRN - Day Shift)

MedStar Health
paid time off
United States, Maryland, Leonardtown
Nov 08, 2024
General Summary of Position Will perform duties as a customer service liaison between Environmental Services, Plant Operations and Food and Nutrition Departments. Washes walls, venetian blinds, woodwork, and light fixtures. Cleans hospital rooms and equipment upon discharge of patient. Uses powered and hand cleaning equipment. Minimum Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED preferred or Primary Duties and Responsibilities Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Performs unit environmental maintenance to ensure a clean environment by placing used and unused linen in soiled holding area. Performs environmental maintenance on nurse's stations and office waiting areas, bathrooms, clean and soiled utility rooms by removing trash, cleaning horizontal surfaces (sweeping, mopping or vacuuming floors). Assists Environmental Services Supervisor with environmental maintenance by reporting repair and cleaning needs outside of their capabilities. Document daily isolation discharge cleaning, monthly cubicle curtains and scheduled terminal cleans. Restocks rooms after patient discharge and resets room for next patient. Ensures cleaning and removal of all equipment from rooms when patient is discharged. Reports any complaints to Environmental Services Supervisor. Collects trash, segregates trash by placing into categories: Recyclable, hazardous, Sharps and General waste. Why MedStar Health? At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through: Strong emphasis on teamwork-our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark. Comprehensive total rewards package-including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more. More career opportunities closer to home-as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations. About MedStar Health MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.