Environmental Services Aide Apprentice

Dignity Health

East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital

Job Title: Environmental Services Aide Apprentice
Job Type: Full Time, Exempt

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
Competitive paid time off
Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short-and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
Professional development and growth opportunities

How you'll contribute
Cleans and services building areas including patient rooms, common areas, floors, office areas etc. Moves furniture, trash, equipment and supplies and performs a variety of environmental services duties to maintain the hospital in a neat, safe and sanitary condition.

Reports to: Plant Operations Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.

Experience :

• Previous experience in hospital setting preferred.
• Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and other hospital staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job Specific:

• Clean patient rooms, restrooms, lounges, offices, corridors, walls, and windows daily or as scheduled.

• Vacuum, sweep, mop, scrub, and/or shine floors; replace paper and soap products in restrooms; clean mirrors, sinks, and toilets, etc.

• Operate various types of equipment and machinery including vacuums and floor scrubbers.

• Collect and remove trash from building each day.

• Perform all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with department policies and procedures.

• Report any malfunctions and maintenance problems; may perform minor repairs such as changing light bulbs as needed.

• Responsible for stocking linens throughout the hospital.

• Assist with office or room moves if needed.

• Adhere to all infection control policies and procedures; report safety hazards to supervisor.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Company Specific:

• Adhere to dress code; maintain neat and clean appearance; wear appropriate identification while on duty.

• Complete annual health, safety, and education requirements; maintain professional growth and development.

• Maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patient population served.

• Report to work on time as scheduled; adhere to policies regarding notification of absence.

• Attend all mandatory in-services and staff meetings.

• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.

• Comply with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

• Communicate the mission, ethics, and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.

• Maintain current licensure/certification for position, if applicable.

• Consistently demonstrate Guest Relations skills to patients, physicians, visitors, employees, and any other individuals with whom they may come in contact.

• Consistently follow departmental and hospital Health, Safety, Security, and Hazardous Materials policies and procedures.

• HIPAA: Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with HIPAA privacy laws; follow hospital policy in provision of patient confidentiality; identify patient confidentiality issues and report to proper hospital personnel immediately.

• Compliance: Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with standards set forth in Kindred's Code of Conduct, Kindred policy and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable standards.

Language Skills:

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

• Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

• Basic computer knowledge.

• Basic equipment knowledge.

• Appropriate telephone communication skills.

Physical and Safety Requirements:

• Good general health and stress coping ability.

• Normal walking, standing, sitting, bending, and carrying of items such as linens, housekeeping equipment, and supplies.

• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with all constituents (patients, families, peers, and other healthcare team members) as needed for leadership, assessment, intervention, and professional development.

• Must be able to handle exposure to dirt, odors, dust, wetness/humidity, heat, and cold.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.