Environmental Aide

Location & Compensation Williamsburg, Virginia Hiring Range: $16.20 - $21.08/Hourly Overview Environmental Aide Team Lead ensures proper cleaning and housekeeping that meets state, facility and regulatory requirements, as well as RHS Infection Control standards and Environmental Services policies and procedures. Ensures a neat, clean and safe work environment is maintained and supplies for cleaning are provided to the team. What you will do Ensure all assignments have adequate coverage each shift and coordinate delivery of communication devices, supplies and equipment. In the absence of a supervisor, carry the department phone, answer all calls and dispatch assignments promptly and effectively. Train new staff members on proper cleaning for each area of the hospital and provide job‑specific recertification training annually and as needed. Restock supplies and clean carts daily to maintain a smooth flow of operations, ensuring areas are stocked with paper goods, soaps, chemicals and reusable items. Keep all areas clean, including patient rooms, bathrooms, corridors, public areas, elevators and ancillary areas such as nurses’ stations, laboratories, lounges and locker rooms, using methods such as sweeping, washing, mopping, dusting, disinfecting and sanitizing. Maintain a safe patient care environment by consistently complying with RHS, DNV, state and regulatory standards; follow guidelines for proper body mechanics, hazardous material handling and universal precautions. Ensure safe practices per the National Patient Safety Goals and RHS policies, performing all cleaning duties timely, safely and thoroughly in accordance with infection control standards. Ensure assignments are completed in a timely manner, consistently meeting quality and infection control measures, and that assigned areas are continuously monitored for highest quality of cleanliness. Qualifications Education - High School Diploma or GED (Preferred) Experience - 1 year prior housekeeping experience in a healthcare acute setting with knowledge of regulations, policies, procedures and accreditation standards (Required) Licenses and Certifications - AHA Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) (Preferred) #J-18808-Ljbffr