Environmental Services Aide

Job Description Summary

Shift: EVS OSH Clinic Aide, Swing Shift, 5:00PM-1:30AM; Location: Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital

The Environmental Services Aide maintains environmental and infection control standards within established policies and procedures of the Health System. He/She performs a variety of general cleaning and linen tasks to maintain patient rooms, offices, hallways and other assigned areas of the facility. The Environmental Services Aide, when assigned, also performs tasks for the laundry/linen division of the department. He/She restocks linen carts and assembles linen packs for Surgical Services, Outpatient Surgery, Emergency Department, Labor and Delivery and Radiology. He/She ensures the linen is delivered and the correct amount has been received; stocks the linen room and other assigned areas as needed; and gathers all linens from designated areas as assigned.

Disclaimer

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent, preferred
• License: N/A
• Certifications: N/A
• Experience: Six (6) months housekeeping experience working in a healthcare facility preferred

Reports to: Environmental Services Director - Supervises: None

Physical Demands

Stands, turns, bends, stoops, lifts, climbs, and uses many physical motions in performing day-to-day activities. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and do a great deal of walking without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to handle objects and tools; regularly moves or lifts up to 25 lbs. May be exposed to communicable disease or radiation, chemical products, and hazardous/infectious waste. Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate, speak, and enunciate to express/exchange ideas and detailed information in person and on the telephone. Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity, with or without correction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Requires color perception in order to read measurements; detect dust, debris, etc.; distinguish trash container colors indicating hazardous waste, etc.

Mental Demands

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision-making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Special Demands

Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.). Must have working knowledge of MS Outlook.

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Singing River is both a mission-driven healthcare provider and one of the largest employers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We offer best-of-industry benefits, scheduling options, and professional pathways for our employees. Within each of our three hospitals and 50+ primary care and specialty clinics, you'll find a team devoted to quality, teamwork, and service.