Environmental Service Aide - Housekeeping - St. Charles Parish Hospital/Luling - Full Time - EVENING - 3P-11:30P

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.

We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.

Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job cleans and services areas such as guest, patient, public, clinical and administrative areas. Responsible for maintaining a clean and aseptic environment.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required - None (Ability to read, write and speak / understand verbal communication in English in order to follow instructions and perform daily tasks

Preferred- High school diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

Required - Experience in operating environmental services equipment (including dust mop, wet mop, bucket and wringer, spray bottles, and dustpan)

Preferred- 1 year relevant experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak / understand verbal communication in English in order to follow instructions and perform daily tasks.
• Basic knowledge of housekeeping, cleaning and cleaning equipment / supplies.
• Ability to work flexible schedule when needed.
• Ability to listen and take direction and complete job tasks with minimal supervision.

Job Duties

• Maintains assigned area in a clean and aseptic manner.
• Maintains Environmental closet and equipment in a clean, aseptic and orderly manner.
• Assists with restock of cafe and bar (where necessary).
• Assists with special cleaning projects and room turnover.
• Follows all current Joint Commission / CMS regulations pertaining to Environment of Care and Cleaning requirements.

Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct;

patient / employee safety, patient privacy, and / or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following : Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects;

occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized.

Must be able to work with and around chemicals, both acidic and alkaline in nature, including but not limited to butyl ingredients.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and / or works with specimens that could contain diseases.

There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Employee Core Benefits Package Includes : Medical coverage Dental coverage Vision coverage Life insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Short-term and long-term disability Retirement plan Paid-time off (vacation / sick / personal days) / paid holidays Paid parental leave *Benefits are subject to change at any time