Environmental Assistant I

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

Assists the Departmental Coordinator with daily responsibilities in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Ensures that the facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner for patients, staff, and visitors.

Essential Functions

• Follow proper cleaning methods specific to each area of the facility to ensure efficiency and time management.
• Clean and sanitize various areas, including patient rooms, offices, lounges, lobbies, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairwells, windows, light fixtures, drapes, cubicle curtains, miscellaneous linens, and tilt trucks.
• Vacuum and edge carpets, rugs, walk-off mats, and upholstered furniture; complete additional floor care assignments as needed.
• Dust furniture, medical and computer equipment, vents, window blinds, and all flat surfaces in work areas.
• Remove trash, soiled linens, and infectious waste using appropriate containers and transport to designated disposal or storage areas.
• Perform floor care duties : dust / wet mopping, scrubbing, stripping, refinishing, burnishing, shampooing, and extraction.
• Adhere to all safety and universal precaution standards both individually and department-wide.
• Uses appropriate cleaning agents, tools, and supplies according to established procedures.
• Work various shifts (day, evening, night) as assigned and complete work promptly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Other Responsibilities

None.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

Licenses and Certifications

None required.

Population Served

☐ Newborn ☐ Infant / Pediatric ☐ Adolescent ☐ Adult ☐ Geriatric ☑ All ☑ No Direct Patient Care

Physical Requirements