Environmental Attendant
Required skills
- cleaning
- disinfecting
- sanitary
- waste management
- linen
- supplies
- equipment maintenance
- reading comprehension
- customer service
- blood-borne pathogens
Role summary
The Environmental Attendant is responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary hospital environment by disinfecting surfaces, organizing areas, and presenting a customer-focused atmosphere. Key duties include cleaning assigned areas with approved disinfectants, managing waste and soiled linen according to universal precautions, replenishing disposable supplies, and maintaining equipment. The role requires the ability to follow instructions and a professional demeanor to positively interact with patients, visitors, and staff. Awareness of and adherence to blood-borne pathogen safety protocols is essential.
Position Objective
To maintain the hospital environment in a clean and sanitary condition through disinfecting surfaces and organizing areas in an attractive manner. To present a customer focus and friendly atmosphere.
Essential Job Duties:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Maintains all assigned areas by washing furnishings with approved disinfectants, arranging furniture and accessories per established standards.
- Empties, cleans and relines waste receptacles following universal precautions, empty soiled linen hampers and dispose of correctly via linen chute.
- Dusts, sweeps and vacuums assigned areas according to Departmental standards and report all stains.
- Checks and replenishes all disposable supplies daily as needed (e.g. soap, paper towels, toilet tissue) in all assigned areas.
- Cleans and maintains all equipment in a proper working order, reporting to supervisor any need for repairs.
Educational/Experience Requirements:
Required License/Certifications:
There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.
Physical Demands – Heavy
The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.
Pay Range$17.50—$24 USDLuminis Health Benefits Overview:• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)• Paid Time Off• Tuition Assistance Benefits• Employee Referral Bonus Program• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees• Wellness Programs• Employee Assistance Programs and more*Benefit offerings based on employment status
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