Environmental Services Worker

Environmental Services WorkerLocation: Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesRequisition ID: 50014Salary Range: 19.15 - HOURLYWork Shift: 11:00 am- 7:30 pm. Alternating weekends.FT/PT/PD: Full-TimeExempt/Non-Exempt: Non-ExemptShare:Apply NowSave Job SavedDescriptionSummary:Cleans and maintains all areas of the hospital as assigned and in accordance with allregulatory requirements and hospital and departmental procedures to maintain a safe and sanitary hospital environment.RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS

Cleans and sanitizes, as assigned, occupied patient rooms using proper germicidal disinfectant and cleaning techniques in support of providing efficient patient care.

Cleans and sanitizes, as assigned, unoccupied patient rooms using germicidal disinfectant in support of providing efficient patient care.

Cleans and disinfects, as assigned, discharged patient rooms using germicidal disinfectant and according to discharge terminal cleaning procedures in preparation for new admissions.

Cleans and disinfects, as assigned, occupied/unoccupied isolation precaution rooms using prescribed germicidal disinfectant

Maintains all department and hospital equipment and supplies in a clean and safe manner in order to meet regulatory agency requirements.

Promotes a safe and efficient working environment by adhering to hospital and department policies and procedures.

Guest Relations: Demonstrates regard for the dignity and respect of all patients, family members, visitors and hospital personnel as defined in the philosophy of Vassar Brothers Hospital.

JOB QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Ability to follow oral and written instructions. After training, must be able to demonstrate correct use of chemicals, supplies and tools needed to accomplish tasks.Experience:None, however, some knowledge of health care facility cleaning preferred.License: N/A.Working Conditions:Manual: Little or no manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterityOccupational: Little or no potential for occupational riskPhysical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. forcePhysical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditionsCompany: Vassar Brothers Medical CenterOrg Unit: 1007Department: Environmental ServicesExempt: NoSalary Range: $19.15 HourlyShare:EOE, including disability/vets.We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.