Environmental Service Aide

Yale New Haven Health is hiring an Environmental Service Aide in Greenwich, CT. The role involves performing cleaning functions to maintain hospital aseptic conditions, following safety procedures, and ensuring effective communication. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED preferred, and must possess basic English skills. This is an entry-level, full-time position requiring physical activity in a hospital environment.
Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

To perform cleaning functions in assigned areas to help maintain the hospital in a aseptic condition.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran


Responsibilities

1. Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following correct procedures.2. Follows all safety procedures as pertains to all federal and local safety standards and according to hospital and department procedures3. Contributes to the efficient communication and cooperation inside and outside the department.4. Uses all cleaning supplies according to established procedures .5. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures.
Qualifications

EDUCATION


High School Diploma or GED preferred.


EXPERIENCE


Entry level position


SPECIAL SKILLS


Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Must be able to follow oral instructions. One (1) month


PHYSICAL DEMAND


Normal hospital conditions
Stands, walks most of the day. Climbs stairs, turns, kneels, stoops, crouches, reaches. pushes, pulls and handles cleaning equipment and supplies. Lifts and carries light to 20 pounds of equipment and linen.



YNHHS Requisition ID

188639