Environmental Services Aide

Company: Aspen Valley Hospital
Location: Aspen
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Company Overview:

Embrace the adventure of a career at Aspen Valley Hospital. Aspen Valley Hospital is a twenty-five-bed community hospital that represents the best of two worlds - the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of a major medical center. Our award-winning hospital, nestled in the heart of Aspen, CO, includes a team of more than 500 people dedicated to making a difference for our patients, families, and community. Nationally we are recognized for providing some of the most exceptional patient care of any hospital across the country.

This Position Offers:

Highly competitive pay, 40 hours per week, being part of a very cohesive & supportive team, four of North America's top ski resorts at your doorstep, and much more. Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous paid time off, health insurance within your first 30 days, and retirement, which can be viewed here

Pay range for new hires: $20.00 - $27.60/hr

Hire-in rates of pay are based upon the relevance of years of experience, education and certifications. Our talent acquisition team will help you understand how your direct experience will be considered.

Job Overview:

Under supervision, but according to well defined procedures, performs a variety of tasks related to cleaning assigned areas. Performs a variety of tasks related to the processing, packaging, inventorying and delivery of laundered items.

Primary Scope of Responsibilities:

• Receives cleaning assignments and selects cleaning materials and supplies from designated area, prepares solutions according to established formulas, loads service cart, and transports same to work area.
• Visually inspects completed work area to ensure appropriate levels of cleanliness and neatness have been achieved.
• Demonstrates purposeful service excellence through exceeding patient and coworker expectations.
• Represents the department/hospital as a dedicated, courteous, and responsive employee
• Records pertinent documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements, professional standards and hospital policy.
• Adheres to federal, state and hospital rules and regulations concerning HIPAA privacy and security.
• Follows Hospital compliance plan and policies, including the Code of Conduct.
• Participates in required training for compliance related activities (HIPAA, Compliance, Patient Safety, TJC, etc.)
• Maintains highest level of confidentiality regarding patients, physicians, co-workers and business-related contacts.
• Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings, tile, fixtures, and equipment with germicidal cleaning solutions; scours and polishes sinks, tubs, toilets, mirrors, etc.
• Disposes of refuse by emptying waste baskets in assigned work area.
• Vacuums and wet mops limited floor areas such as resident's rooms, personnel offices; vacuums carpets using appropriate solutions and arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion after cleaning assigned area. Cleans equipment and returns to store room.
• Sorts soiled linen according to color, item and soil content and places individual loads into washer extractor; sets for appropriate cycle on washer. At end of cycle, transfers wet linen into dryer.
• Once linen is dry, linen is transported to linen folding table, where it is folded, weighed, and placed in clean linen room or transport cart.
• Feeds wet, flat sheets, pillow cases and draw sheets through the iron-mangle.
• Daily delivers and restocks fresh laundry to departments as stated in Environmental Services policy and procedure book.
• For commercial or physician practice's linen, same process as used above and bundled in saran wrap.
• Places same in client's clean linen bags and placed in clean linen room for pick up by appropriate office with client name written legibly on saran with black marker.
• Processes minimum of 40 pounds of laundry per person per hour per day.
• Checks and replenishes chemicals daily to avoid running out. When new drum is installed, date and initial container. Use of proper protective equipment when handling chemicals is mandatory.
• Cleans dryers at the beginning of each shift and cleans water drain each Tuesday both by 8:00 am. Clean, dust and polish all machines by 3:00 pm on Thursday.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional decision making and professional growth.
• Participates and contributes to departmental meetings and activities.
  
  Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:
  
  
  • Previous janitorial or housekeeping experience preferred
  • Ability to concentrate and show attention to detail
  • Relatively high degree of analytical abilities
  • Strong interpersonal skills required
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to read and communicate effectively in English

Keywords: Aspen Valley Hospital, Aspen , Environmental Services Aide, Other , Aspen, Colorado