Environmental Services Attendant

Teche Health, A Federally Qualified Health Center, per Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act, is currently seeking qualified applicants for our Environmental Services Attendant position based in Houma, Louisiana, but will travel to Sugarland Pediatrics and Dulac (Houma East).

JOB SUMMARY:

Reports to the Facility and Project Manager, this position is responsible for keeping premises of Teche Health in a clean and orderly condition. Responsible for keeping the facility properly clean as outlined below.  Travel to other locations will be necessary.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the mission and vision of Teche Health by assisting in clinic community activity and loyalty representing the clinic.
• Demonstrate ability to offer supportive assistance to co-workers with courteous behavior and appropriate language.
• Represent Teche Health in a positive manner keeping in mind that actions reflect favorably or unfavorably upon the clinic.
• Follow Teche Health and departmental policies and procedures which include but not limited to: Attendance and punctuality.
• Proper notification of anticipated absence.
• Will be required to report to work 30-60 minutes prior to facility closure.
• Perform related activities as delegated or required.
• Other duties may be assigned when our Emergency Operation Plan is activated.

DAILY CLEANING

Waiting Room, Break Room, Exam Rooms, Nurses Station, Reception Area, Labs, Dental Areas and all Patient Care Areas

• All trash receptacles to be emptied and trash removed to a collection point. Replace liner damp wipe receptacle if needed. This includes all white/red and sharp containers.
• Vacuum all carpeting, including carpet mats, in traffic lanes. 
• Clean and polish drinking fountain/water dispenser.
• Thoroughly dust all horizontal surfaces: including desktops, telephones, files, windowsills, chairs, tables, pictures and all manner of furnishing in above named areas. Damp wipe as needed.
• Kitchen/Break room Areas: Damp wipe tables, chairs, counter, exterior of appliances, and sink. Check walls and cabinets for splash/spill marks and remove as necessary.
• Dust mop hard surface floors with a non-treated dust mop.
• Damp mop hard surface floors to remove any spillage or soiled areas.
• Damp wipe entrance metal and finger marks on entrance glass.
• Spot clean partition glass.
• Use a high co-efficient disinfectant for proper sanitation.

 Restrooms

• Stock towels, tissue, and hand soap.
• Empty sanitary napkin receptacles and damp wipe with disinfectant.
• Empty trash receptacles and wipe if needed.
• Clean and polish mirrors.
• Wipe towel cabinet covers, dispensers, and changing tables (if applicable).
• Toilets and urinals to be cleaned and disinfected inside and out. Polish bright work.
• Toilet seats to be cleaned on both sides and disinfected.
• Scour and disinfect all basins. Polish bright work.
• Dust partitions, tops of mirrors and frames.
• Remove splash marks from walls around basins.
• Wet mop and rinse restroom floors with disinfectant.

WEEKLY CLEANING

Waiting Room, Break Room, Exam Rooms, Nurses Station, Reception Area

• Dust all vertical surfaces of desk, file cabinets, chairs, tables, other furniture and furnishings. Damp wipe as needed.
• Dust baseboards and ledges. Damp wipe as needed.
• Vacuum all carpeting and carpet mats, taking care to get into corners, along edges, under mats, and beneath furniture.
• Damp mop hard surface floors, taking care to get into corners, along edges, under mats, and beneath furniture.
• Damp wipe telephones using a disinfectant.

MONTHLY CLEANING

Waiting Room, Break Room, Exam Rooms, Nurses Station, Reception Area

• Accomplish all high dusting up to 12 feet, not reached in the above-mentioned cleaning. (Task must be accomplished without use of a ladder.)
• Remove fingerprints and marks from around light switches and doorframes.

 FLOOR CARE PROGRAM

• Buff all waxed floors, to enable them to present the best possible appearance at all times BI -MONTHLY.
• Machine scrub, rinse, and re-coat all waxed flooring in order to prevent excessive wear TWICE ANNUALLY.
• Machine strip, rinse, and re-coat all waxed flooring in order to prevent excessive wear ANNUALLY.

CARPET CARE PROGRAM

Carpet Care

• Shampoo carpet using the extraction/bonnet method TWICE ANNUALLY.
• Inspect carpets for stains and remove where possible AS NEEDED. (Inform supervisor of any spots that have been treated and are unable to be removed).
• Care shall be exercised so that baseboards, walls and furniture shall not be splashed, marred, disfigured, or damaged during these procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent with preference of at least five years in a clinical maintenance capacity. No certificate of licenses are required for this position.

Communication Ability:

• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

Math Ability:

• Basic math skills.

Reasoning Ability:

• Skill in exercising judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve organizational objectives.
• Skill in analyzing situations accurately and taking effective action.

Computer Skills:

• Basic skills.

Professional Skills:

• Knowledgeable of proper cleaning requirements in a healthcare facility.
• Must be able to work independently and complete multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a high-stress and fast-moving environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Very physical job which requires the employee to expend a high degree of energy.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee may be required to climb, bend stoop and lift utilizing safety guidelines as set forth by OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
• Employee is required to work outdoors as well as indoors.
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

For operating company vehicles, must have a valid driver's license for the State of Louisiana, meet all insurance requirements and be cleared through the Department of Motor Vehicles. Copy of license or certificates.

Eligibility Requirements:

• All employees must meet eligibility standards in order to be considered for the position applying for. Internal applicants must be with be with the organization for at least one year, with no disciplinary actions on file. If you have not been with the organization for a year, approval from your direct supervisor will be needed.

**Due to CMS Mandate all applicants must be fully vaccinated prior to onboarding with Teche Health with the exception of an approved Medical or Religious Exemption.**