The Environmental Services Attendant I may work in any location on Opelousas General Health System premises. This individual cleans and keeps in an orderly condition facilities or locations in the areas of all commercial, health care, and other establishments associated with Opelousas General Health System. The general responsibilities of this position include those listed below, but management from Environmental Service Director may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among areas and/ or units within Opelousas General Health System, depending on business and patient care necessities, organizational requirements and applicable recommendations from regulatory agencies. The Environmental Services Attendant I must be able and willing to work flexible hours. Finally, the Environmental Services Attendant I should help to administer and coordinate programs within the framework of the established policies, performs tasks in a safe manner and in accordance with the safety and health programs, assists in training and maintenance of a safe workplace for all staff within the Opelousas General Health System.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Cleans patients’ rooms, common areas, offices, lavatories, halls food service areas, physician areasSweeps, mops, clean hallways, stairs and office spaces using 7 cleaning stepsPulls Trash/ Linen from areaHigh dusts all horizontal surfaces in areaDamp wipes/ spot cleans walls/ and checks while replenishing all dispensers in areaCleans bathroomDust mops the entire areaDamp mops the entire areaInspects area for completion of all assignmentsCleans light fixtures, ceilings and vents, walls, mattresses, furniture, windows and window coveringsProperly and safely uses cleaning chemicals per manufacturer and OGHS Environmental Services department with direction from Infection Control departmentEmpties trash, garbage containers and bio-hazardous containers (3/4 full)Replenishes all supplies throughout the organizationMay change linens and replenish linens for all discharge patient roomsCompletion of 7 step cleaning within following areas:Patient Care Rooms and Areas (including Nourishment Stations, Nurses Stations, Clean and Soiled Utility Rooms, Medicine Rooms, and Supply Closets)Obstetrician Rooms and Areas (including C-Section Suite)Surgical Rooms and Areas (including Operating Rooms, Central Sterile, Decontamination, Special Procedure, and Locker Rooms)Laboratory, Medical Imaging, Pharmacy, Respiratory Areas, and all ancillary areasNotifies supervisor concerning need for major or minor repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipmentRecords work completed on Area Assignment Checklist daily and return to supervisor’s area

Cleans Daily the following:

Sink (inside & outside), Toilet (inside & outside)Mirror, Tub/Shower (inside & outside)All edges under and over 6 Ft.Walls/ Water pipes/ Wastebaskets (inside & outside)Door & Door framesBaseboards & Corners/ edgesDesks & counter tops- including (telephones, furniture, cabinets, over bed tables, TV controls, bed-side table, cubicle curtains)Dust Mop/ Damp Mop or vacuum carpeted areasPolices assigned areas at the beginning of each shift, respond to Housekeeping pages, and perform other tasks as assigned by SupervisorResponds to all Fire and Codes for the organization.Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and proceduresReports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner, with detailed documentationParticipates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessmentsApplies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned workPerforms all work in accordance with established safety procedures & regulatory requirements directed by governance for department and Opelousas General Health SystemAttends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designatedPerforms other duties and responsibilities as assignedDemonstrates strong attention to detailUpdates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintain personal networks, participate in professional organizations.

Additional experience:

Ability to learn and use established techniques for the efficient and compliant completion of dutiesAbility to present self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essentialAbility to maintain a positive attitudeAbility to work well under pressure, work well alone or with a team

Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred.