Environmental Services Aide

Fairview is looking to hire an Environmental Services Aide to join our team at Riverside Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. This position is approved for 40 hours every two weeks (0.5 FTE) and is benefit eligible. This is an evening shift position and requires availability to work every other weekend. This position is represented by SEIU.

Schedule

Week 1:

Tue: 5:00pm - 1:30am

Sat: 3:00pm - 11:30pm

Sun: 3:00pm - 11:30pm

Week 2:

Mon: 5:00pm - 1:30am

Fri: 5:00pm - 1:30am

Overview

Perform cleaning duties as assigned to keep the facility orderly, attractive, clean and sanitary.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning assignments per department procedures and protocols
• Uses proper chemical dilution rations
• Follows infection control practices and procedures
• Follows proper procedure for assigned area
• Completes assignments in a timely manner
• Uses proper equipment and supplies for task
• Replenishes supplies
• Properly handles soiled and clean linens in assigned areas
• Properly handles and disposes of biohazardous and non-biohazardous waste
• Uses good body mechanics
• Uses safe work practices i.e. floor signs, use of gloves, follow hazard signs/symbols
• Remains flexible to change assignments as needed
• Contributes process improvement ideas/suggestions
• Properly documents work assignments
• Demonstrates proper emergency and security response
• Takes immediate action as required to assist with emergency codes
• Unlocks and secures access to building as directed
• Cleans emergency spills as needed
• Demonstrates proper use and care of equipment
• Uses proper equipment for assignment/task
• Properly cares for equipment and takes action for preventive maintenance
• Reports malfunctioning equipment
• Uses safety precautions
• Customer Service
• Uses appropriate verbal and nonverbal greetings
• Demonstrates a willing and helpful attitude
• Demonstrates respect for customer’s need for privacy
• Performs activities in a respectful, courteous, and responsive manner
• Transports furniture and equipment as requested
• Reports mechanical failures or negative conditions to appropriate supervisor
• Interpersonal Relations with Healthcare Team
• Offers and values constructive criticism
• Resolves issues in a respectful manner
• Uses first party communication
• Demonstrates respect for others
• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED
• Previous Housekeeping/Environmental Service experience

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information:  https://www.fairview.org/benefits/localseiu