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Environmental Svcs Tech I - Chicago Illinois
Company: Aurora Health Care
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posted On: 01/20/2025
Major Responsibilities: Clean/disinfect assigned area(s) by washing walls, doors, door frames, ceilings, patient televisions, windows, furniture, tile, fixtures, appliances, floors, and equipment with appropriate cleaning solutions using procedures and following schedules specific to each item. Assigned area(s) may include, but are not limited to, patient rooms, offices, meeting rooms, rest rooms, elevators, stairwells, and other areas of the hospital and/or off-site facilities. Operates various equipment following department procedures. Use chemicals and solutions following department policy. Keeps work areas in orderly, clean, and safe condition. Customer Satisfaction - Demonstrates a commitment to satisfying customer needs and exceeding customer expectations. Utilizes AIDET with both Internal and External Customers, meeting system goals. Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively when dealing with fellow associates. Demonstrates a positive, supportive attitude to patient families and other personnel in emergency and non-emergency situations. Displays patience and tact when dealing with other hospital personnel. Presents department in a positive manner to all contacts. Maintains a courteous and pleasant attitude towards patients, families, and other contacts. Maintains confidential patient and departmental information. Utilizes appropriate chain of command in resolving complaints, grievances, or problems. Use appropriate procedures following patient discharges. Thoroughly washes and sanitizes beds when patients are discharged; makes beds with clean linen in accordance with department procedures. Thoroughly cleans and sanitizes entire room and washroom when patients are discharged, utilizing established department procedures. Use appropriate germicide in disinfecting rooms. Select cleaning materials and supplies appropriate to the job and transports them to work area. Clean all assigned areas utilizing the established department procedures. Replenishes supplies such as paper towels, toilet tissues, soap, etc.; pick up additional supplies from the environmental services storeroom when needed. Routinely collects waste; sanitizes all garbage cans. Observes and follows Standard (Universal) Precautions, Infection Control Policies, and departmental policies and procedures. Clean or sanitize after emergency spills as requested. Place full, tied bags of soiled linen in linen chutes. Ensures a safe, clean, attractive environment for patients, visitors, and associates at all times. Washes hands thoroughly throughout the day; follows and adheres to Hospital handwash policy. Prepares detergents, germicidal solutions, and other cleaning/disinfecting solutions according to established formulas. Sweeps, dust mops, and wet mops floor areas and spot cleans carpets using appropriate solutions. Shampoos furniture, carpets, and rugs using appropriate equipment and supplies and adhering to applicable schedules. Identifies types of soiling and utilizes proper solutions as outlined in departmental policies and procedures. Handles chemicals and solutions following departmental policies. Ensures that all chemicals and solutions are in properly labeled containers. Adheres to safety regulations as outlined in departmental policy and procedure. Move equipment and furniture for cleaning, rearrangement, and/or relocation. Arrange furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion, and in accordance with applicable floor plans, after cleaning assigned area(s). Arrange furniture for meetings, workshops, and community affairs according to specifications of responsible department/individual as required. Cleans equipment and notifies supervisor of equipment needing repair. Appropriately reports safety hazards. Returns unused supplies to closet where obtained, cleans carts and equipment, and ensures all items are replaced in an orderly manner. Collects and/or distributes soiled and/or clean linens, as required. Collects trash and/or waste from all areas of the hospital, as required. Collects hazardous and medical waste according to procedures established by the Infection Control Committee. Sanitizes all garbage/waste disposal containers. Separates regular and recycle trash according to procedure. Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competence: Attends all mandatory departmental and hospital meetings and in-services. Completes annual CBTs required. Follows written department goals and objectives and reviews annually with managers. Seeks education and learning experiences in areas of identified growth needs and reviews progress during annual evaluation. Maintains responsibility for attendance and punctuality. Maintain proper attendance requirement outlined in the Hospital Policy and Procedure Manual. Plans for special days off in advance and submits written requests for time off to department management for approval per departmental guidelines. Requests PTO time in accordance with departmental policy. Provides adequate notice to department management of absence, and in accordance with departmental policy calls two hours before the beginning of shift.Education/Experience Required: - High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience. Basic computer skills preferred.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Able to operate small electrical equipment e.g., vacuum cleaners. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to communicate effectively in English as related to the performance of the essential job activities outlined (including reading and comprehending chemical labels and other safety materials).Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
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