Job Description

Gaylord Hospital

Job Code: EVSI - EVS Aide I

FLSA Status: N - Non-Exempt

Grade: NA1 - NE Hourly NA1

EEO: 2 – Professionals

Job Title:Environmental Services Aide

Department: Environmental Services

Reports To: Environmental Services Supervisor

Approved By: Robert Hall, Senior Director Facilities

Approved Date: April 2025

Provides timely cleaning of patient rooms and supports cleanliness across various departments. Performs daily cleaning tasks including discharge cleaning, routine patient room maintenance, cycle cleaning, office cleaning, and cleaning of all ancillary areas to ensure continuous, efficient patient care and smooth daily operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1.Facility Cleanliness

CRITERIA:

·Perform discharge and cycle cleanings of patient rooms.

·Performs cleaning of ancillary areas such as, offices, restrooms, Nurses station, shower rooms etc.

·Perform daily floor maintenance (sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping) to prevent slips, falls, and contamination.

·Wash walls, ceiling, and woodwork, windows, door panels, and sills etc.

·Spot clean walls, windows, high and low dusting, doors, stainless steel, etc.

·Dusts furniture and equipment.

·Disinfects and sterilizes equipment

·Respond promptly to spills, blood borne pathogens, and hazardous material cleanups.

·Restocks supplies.

2.Infection Prevention and Control

CRITERIA:

·Follow strict infection control protocols to prevent the spread of bacteria, viruses, and hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).

·Disinfect and sanitize patient rooms, restrooms, and high-touch surfaces (e.g., door handles, bed rails, and call buttons).

·Use hospital-approved disinfectants and proper cleaning techniques to eliminate harmful microorganisms.

·Properly handle soiled linens, biohazardous waste, and bodily fluids to prevent contamination.

·Adhere to hand hygiene and personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols for personal and patient safety.

3.Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability

CRITERIA:

·Properly dispose of general waste, biohazardous materials, pharmaceutical waste, and sharps (needles, scalpels, etc.) following OSHA, EPA, and hospital regulations.

·Ensure waste bins are securely closed, labeled correctly, and emptied regularly to minimize hazards.

·Promote eco-friendly waste management by participating in hospital recycling and sustainability initiatives.

·Monitor and report any waste handling issues or environmental risks to team leader or supervisor.

4.IT IS ICARE

CRITERIA:

·Innovation Embracing creativity and new ideas to improve processes and outcomes.

·Teamwork Collaborating effectively with others to achieve shared goals and objectives.

·Inclusion Fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

·Safety Prioritizing the well-being and security of patients, individuals, and communities.

·Integrity Acting with honesty and transparency in all interactions and decisions.

·Compassion Showing empathy and kindness towards others, especially in challenging situations.

·Accountability Taking responsibility for actions and outcomes, ensuring reliability and trust.

·Respect Treating others with dignity and consideration, valuing their perspectives and contributions.

·Excellence Striving for the highest quality in performance and achievements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma, or general education degree (GED) and one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

If required to operate hospital vehicles, valid driver’s license required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully by following there assignment, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl talk or hear and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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