Environmental Services Aide I

Company Description

At UM Capital Region Health, we’re about to changeUP everything with the opening of our new hospital in Spring 2021!

Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George’s County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George’s County residents.

Position Summary

Under regular supervision performs 1) cleaning and other environmental services for all internal areas of system facilities including Patient Rooms, Nursing Units, Offices, Clinical Areas, Waiting Area, Lobbies, Lounges, Restrooms, Corridors, Elevators and Stairwells to ensure a clean, neat and sanitary environment, according to established performance standards.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
1. Replenishes or replaces expendable supplies, such as soap, toilet tissue, and paper towels in a timely manner.
2. Empties trash containers in assigned areas, replaces liners and cleans the exterior of trash containers with damp cloth.
3. Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.
4. Observes safety precautions and established safety procedures for performing work and using equipment and cleaning supplies. Reports safety hazards according to policies and procedures, and to Supervisor or designee.

5. Notes any required repairs (painting, plumbing, carpentry, or electrical) and reports needed
repairs to Supervisor or designee.
6. Cleans patient rooms, lobbies, hallways, offices, work areas and other internal areas of the
facility o include:
a. Cleans and sanitizes restrooms with emphasis on sink, mirrors, urinals, bright work,
tubs, shower stalls, fixtures, door partitions, walls, floors, vanities, shower curtains,
light fixtures, dispensers, and trash cans.
b. Cleans light fixtures, walls, cabinets, cabinet glass, trash receptacles (inside and
outside), furniture, polish furniture, blinds, telephones, refrigerator (outside), doors &
frames, lamps, counter tops (labs also), blinds, stainless steel surfaces, ledges, sills,
partitions, water fountains, and desk floor pads. Removes fingerprint smudges,
dusting (high/low) including sprinklers, light fixtures, ceiling vents, ceiling lights and
door vents; removes dirt from wall surfaces with a germicidal solution, or other
chemical agents. Damp wipes with germicidal solution, horizontal surfaces
including bedside stands, window sills, over bed tables, dressers, chairs, ottomans,
desks, telephones, bookcases, tables, credenzas, file cabinets, ledges, etc.
c. Clean and make all beds to include stretchers.
d. Sweeps and vacuums floor and carpet surfaces. Damp or wet mops floor surfaces
with germicidal solutions.
e. Shampoos carpets and upholstery; vacuums elevator tracks (inside and outside),
disposes of trash (inside and outside);
f. Operates mechanical equipment such as buffers (high and low speed), automatic
scrubbers, pressure washers, vacuums cleaners, shampooer, extractor, burnisher and
steam machine, baseboard machine and restroom cleaning machine. Uses equipment
properly and maintains assigned equipment in good safe working order.
7. Attends annual and periodic mandatory Compliance Program training including the Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy training.
8. Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma / GED or one (1) year facility housekeeping experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate all electronic bed tracking systems.
• Ability to withstand frequent exposure to water and disinfectant chemicals.
• Ability to follow both written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relationships with staff, physicians and the general public.
• Ability to successfully operate a variety of high powered cleaning equipment.
• Ability to write legible and detailed information.
• Ability to follow the communication standards to resolve conflicts.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but involved written oral instructions.
• Ability to maintain strict patient confidentiality and respect for patient’s privacy
• Competence in both oral and written English.
• Ability to sign (name) on reports and/or other departmental documentation.
• Ability to maintain a professional manner at all times.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.