Environmental Services Associate

Environmental Services Worker$1,000 Sign On Bonus - External Hires OnlyTo perform daily cleaning and supplying of patient rooms, nursing stations, lounges, lavatories, bathrooms, offices, and any other areas assigned by the standard procedures of Environmental Services. Assists patients, family members, and guests in the facility any way within our means to assure customer satisfaction. Work as a team with our department and other departments to complete assignments and assist as necessary. May be asked to establish procedures under general supervision.EducationAbility to read and writeQualifications*Must be able to read and write to be able to follow directives; grammar school or above.*Must, after brief training, be able to demonstrate correct use of chemicals, supplies, and tools assigned.*One week to three months on-the-job training.*Previous experience in a medical facility is desirable, but not required.Area Of Responsibilities*Daily cleaning of assigned areas, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, wiping, etc.*Job requires contact with others teamwork and ability to obtain cooperation.*Perform any additional assigned tasks in a timely manner.*Plan and prioritize work schedule daily.*Take an active role in customer satisfaction.*Assist in any emergency spill observed or upon request.*Maintain assigned equipment and set-up area for cleanliness and safety.*Observe and report any deficiencies of equipment, furniture, and fixtures.*Participate in any non-medical emergency codes that may be called within the hospital.*Unloads and distributes linen as needed.*Work isn't subject to direct verification errors can include lost or wasted materials damage and neglect to equipment delay in work.Compliance StatementEmployee performs within the prescribed limits of Tanner Health System's Ethics and Compliance program. Is responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Hotline.EducationAbility to read and writeExperienceNo prior work experience requiredLicenses & Certifications*NONE REQUIREDSupervision*Employee must be able to work independently, with minimal direct supervision.Definitions*To perform daily cleaning and supplying of patient rooms, nursing stations, lounges, lavatories, bathrooms, offices and any other areas assigned in accordance with the standard procedures of Environmental Services. Assists patients, family members and guests in the facility any way within our means to assure customer satisfaction. Work as a team with our department and other departments to complete assignments and assist as necessary. May be asked to establish procedures under general supervision.Contact With OthersPerformance of job requires contact with others where team work is essential, requiring tact in order to obtain cooperation. Contacts may be outside of the organization also.Effect Of ErrorProbable errors may be serious and involve losses such as improper costs, overpayment, waste of material, damage to equipment, and delay in processing work. Effect usually confined within the organization. Most of work not subject to direct verification or check. Regularly works with some confidential data such as account, salaries, patient medical records, which if disclosed might have adverse internal or external effects.Supervisory ResponsibilityExercises no supervision, work direction, or instruction of other employees or studentsMental DemandsRoutine duties using one or more of several established procedures within a prescribed practice under general supervision. Involves minor decisions many of which are repetitive.Physical EffortModerate physical effort - Lifts, carries, or handles lightweight (1 to 25 lbs.) materials or equipment for about half of the day. Very occasional physical effort with medium weight objects (25- 60 lbs.). Office or laboratory work requires close visual effort and concentration more than half of day. Works in reaching or strained positions for less than half of day.Working ConditionsModerate - (About 50% of the day) Involved in exposure to dirt, odors, noise, or some work is performed with exposure to temperature/weather extremes/occupational risk. Limited probability of coming into contact with blood borne pathogens, other potentially infectious diseases, or biomedical/bio-hazardous materials.Working Conditions Aspects For Immunizations*Performs tasks involving contact with blood, blood-contaminated body fluids, other body fluids, or sharps (needles)Physical AspectsContinually (at least once per day)*Visual*Speaking*Standing*Walking*Lifting up To 25 lbs.Frequently (at least 3 times a week)*Bending*Hearing*Reaching -- above shoulder*Reaching -- below shoulder*Color Vision*Balancing*Handling -- seizing, holding, graspingOccasionally (at least once a month)*Running - In response To an emergency*Lifting 25 To 60 lbs.*Kneeling*Squatting*Smelling*Driving -- Class C vehicles*N95 Respirator usage (PPE)*Pushing/Pulling -- up To 25 lbs.