Environmental Service Aide - 1St Shift

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital /

Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation

Job Description

Job Title: Environmental Services Aid 1st Shift

Job Code: 350

Hours: 0700-1530

FTE: 1.0 (40 hours/week)

FLSA Status: Non - exempt

Department Name:

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont

JOB SUMMARY:

May be responsible for any of the following, depending on where the individual is assigned, including but not limited to: pickup, processing delivering of linens, routine cleaning of assigned areas, non-routing cleaning of areas requested; vacuuming, sanitizing in all areas assigned following procedures set by policy and procedure manual.

DEPT. SCOPE OF SERVICE:

The Environmental Services Department is responsible for meeting the needs of its customers, which include all patient care areas (Med-Surg, ER, OR, outpatient and diagnostic services, doctor's offices, etc.), by providing them with a clean, sanitary and aesthetically pleasing environment while following basic established safety, cleaning and infection control practices. The scope of service includes providing suitable linen in sufficient quantities, while identifying and anticipating customers' future needs. Environmental Services is responsible for the care, repair and placement of all audio/visual equipment, set-up of meetings, and recycling (cardboard, paper, office equipment and furniture). The Department will assist in meeting the needs of all areas through revising schedules, creating items to meet unusual needs-such as curtains, cart covers, etc., and providing lost and found services. This is conducted seven days a week, 24 hours.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Able to comprehend and execute written and oral instruction with minimal reminder.

Experience:

• General hospitality cleaning, willingness to learn hospital specific infection control cleaning, project cleaning, trash removal, and occasional laundry work.
• Floor care experience a plus.
• Three-year solid work history preferred with recent hospitality cleaning experience.

Licensure/Certification:

• None required.

Mental Efforts:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Personnel problem-solving; interaction with other departments.
• Requires physical stamina, as there is extensive walking, standing and reaching to clean high places.
• Ability to work from a six-foot and 12-foot ladder.
• Able to complete routine tasks (Working on feet 90% of day, pushing carts, etc.).
• Able to interact with and communicate effectively with a variety of personalities.

Environment & Working Conditions:

• Ability to properly use mechanical cleaning equipment (For example, floor machines, room fogging devices.)
• Occasional exposure to blood and/or body fluids.
• Ability to use hospital cleaning compounds (must not be allergic to these).
• Ability to properly use quaternary disinfectants
• Ability to use required PPE when exposed to body fluids or chemicals.

OSHA CATEGORY

• OSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities.
• Standing - Up to 1/3
• Walking - Up to 1/3
• Sitting - 2/3 or more
• Talking or Hearing - 2/3 or more
• Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - Up to 1/3
• Pushing/Pulling - None
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - None
• Reaching with hands and arms - Up to 1/3
• Tasting or smelling - None

This position requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted.

• Up to 10 pounds - 2/3 or more
• Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2
• Up to 50 pounds - Up to 1/3
• Up to 100 pounds - None
• More than 100 pounds - None

This position has special vision requirements.

• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions.
• Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - None
• Work near moving mechanical parts - Up to 1/3
• Fumes or airborne particles - Up to 1/3
• Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3
• Outdoor weather conditions - None
• Extreme cold (non-weather) - None
• Extreme heat (non-weather) - None
• Risk of electrical shock - None
• Work with explosives - None
• Risk of radiation - None
• Vibration - None

The typical noise level for the environment is:

• Very Quiet
• Quiet
• Moderate Noise
• Loud Noise

Hearing

• Ability to hear calls
• Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others

EEO/ADA STATEMENT

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

Your employment with Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is on an at-will basis, meaning either you or the Company can terminate the employment relationship, at any time, for any or no reason, and with or without cause or notice. As an at-will employee, your employment with Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is not guaranteed for any length of time.

I understand the description of this job and the essential functions, as given above. I also understand that not all of the duties are described above, and that I will perform those above and other related duties as directed by my supervisor and management. I further understand that employment is at-will, and that either I or my employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time.

Compensation Disclosure in Accordance with Vermont Act 155

In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.

Salary Description

$17-$20 Hourly