Environmental Aide LLH

Newport News, Virginia For over 100 years, at Riverside Health System, we have made it our mission to care for others as we would care for those we love. Overview The Environmental Aide performs proper housekeeping and cleaning that meets state requirements, regulatory agency requirements, facility regulatory requirements, RHS Infection Control standards, and Environmental Services policies and procedures. Ensures a neat, clean and safe work environment is maintained. Ensures adequate supplies for cleaning and assists team members with moving equipment, cleaning and beds. What you will do Cleans all assigned areas, including but not limited to resident areas, bathrooms, corridors, public areas, elevators and ancillary areas such as nurses’ stations, laboratories, lounges, locker rooms, etc. by means not limited to sweeping, washing, mopping, dusting, disinfecting and sanitizing. Uses the correct cleaners for the intended task and labels/stores chemicals safely and properly. Restocks supplies and cleans carts daily in order to maintain a smooth flow of operations. Areas of responsibility are stocked with paper goods, soaps, chemicals and reusable goods as applicable. Demonstrates the ability to terminally clean and keep the assigned area clean in accordance with RHS policies. Responds to requests from customers in a positive and timely manner, measured by numbers of complaints and/or compliments registered from residents and an increase in resident satisfaction scores. Conveys residents’ concerns to the appropriate departments (e.g. Maintenance, Nursing, Dietary etc. ), or the front desk to bring about a successful resolution of the concern in the quickest, safest manner. Responsible for assuring safe practices as referenced in the National Patient Safety Goals and in accordance with RHS policies and procedures. Performs all cleaning duties in a timely, safe, and thorough manner in compliance with Infection Control Standards. This includes dusting, cleaning, sanitizing, trash removal, and other services as needed. Areas are cleaned according to schedule and in accordance with departmental policies. Ensures assignments completed in a timely manner ensuring quality/infection control measures are met consistently. Ensures assigned areas are cleaned and continuously monitored to maintain highest quality of order/cleanliness in accordance with departmental policies/procedures and schedules. Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred) Experience 1 year Prior housekeeping/environmental services experience in a healthcare setting (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications Certified Auto External Defibrillator (AED) - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Preferred) As a Riverside Health System team member, our benefits have you covered: Health & Wellness: Medical Plan Options Vision and Dental plans (including orthodontic care) Wellness & fitness center discounts Onsite pharmacy and delivery options Riverside Health System services discount Flexible spending and savings accounts Healthy lifestyle incentives Peace of Mind: Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance Short Term Disability Whole Life Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Insurance Pet Insurance Financial Support: CEUs (MedBridge Education) 403(b) Savings Plan (Immediate Matching) Specialty Certification Financial Assistance Company Wide Bonus Program Employee Help Fund Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (full- and part-time team members) Extended illness bank Employee Assistance Program Adoption Assistance Area retail discounts Community involvement opportunities If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks.