Environmental Aide, Per Diem

Sutter Health Environmental Services

Maintains a clean, attractive and safe environment in assigned areas by performing a variety of appropriate cleaning, transport, equipment handling, room set-up, trash removal, and linen handling duties. Performs a variety of general cleaning tasks to maintain patient rooms, offices, hallways and other assigned areas of the facility. Distributes supplies to departments as needed and maintains stock levels. Gains confidence and cooperation from peers and supervisors through effective communication and competent job performance. Adheres to all local / state / federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure sanitization and safety while delivering optimal performance.

Job Accountabilities :

• Performs basic cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and procedures.
• Prevents the possible spread of infection by thoroughly sanitizing public areas and private rooms in clinical and non-clinical environments.
• Maintains an organized work environment, including the housekeeping cart, closet and storeroom by properly storing cleaning supplies and chemicals.
• Removes, transports and disposes of regular, biohazard, sharps, chemotherapy, and other waste products within and throughout the healthcare environment safely and according to established procedures.
• Ensures that routine and priority tasks are completed within established departmental time frames.
• May perform clerical tasks such as retrieving, entering and revising patient electronic health records.
• Prepares and completes accurate, job-related documentation including recording all spills, chemical and otherwise, maintaining inventory, and completing incident reports in medical and departmental records as required.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe working environment, including cleaning and disinfecting equipment after use.
• Inspects equipment accordingly for proper working order, reporting any insufficiencies to the supervisor.
• Performs job responsibilities in compliance with department standards, policies, and procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulatory agencies to deliver the highest level of service.

Education : HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

Skills and Knowledge :

Job Shift : Day / Evening / Night

Schedule : Per Diem / Casual

Shift Hours : 8

Days of the Week : Variable

Weekend Requirements : As Needed

Benefits : No

Unions : Yes

Position Status : Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours : 0

Employee Status : Per Diem / Casual

Pay Range is $29.09 to $32.55 / hour