ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AIDE

Job Summary:

The environmental services aide will clean, sanitize, and maintain private and common spaces within the facility.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs general cleaning and sanitizing tasks and services throughout facility.
• Uses cleaning cart to transport cleaning supplies.
• Cleans and disinfects patient rooms, resident rooms and common spaces including bathrooms and dining areas.
• Wipes and dusts surfaces throughout the facility.
• Vacuums and cleans floors, rugs, furniture, and drapes.
• Picks up and empties trash containers.
• Loads washers and dryers and folds laundry in laundry room as needed.
• Notifies Facilities if something is not working properly.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of patients, residents, and/or guests.
• Sufficient ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English to complete work efficiently, effectively, and courteously.

Education and Experience:

Education sufficient to read, write, and speak as needed for the job.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods standing and walking and frequently pulling, pushing, and bending.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds at times.