Environmental Services Associate - Washington Township Jefferson - Full Time Day

Thomas Jefferson University - Blackwood, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Blackwood, NJ

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Environmental Services Associate plays a crucial role in maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment within healthcare facilities. This position involves performing various cleaning tasks, adhering to specific schedules and methods to ensure a high standard of housekeeping for patients, visitors, and staff. The associate is responsible for preventing cross-contamination, controlling bacteria and odors, and ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment in assigned work areas by following departmental policies and procedures.
• Properly dispose of biohazards according to EPA and OSHA codes and regulations, including handling environmental contaminants such as batteries and needles.
• Maintain equipment, clean carts, buckets, floor machines, and supply closets to ensure a professional appearance for the hospital.
• Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to hazardous substances.
• Follow hospital/departmental policy on hand hygiene.
• Complete and maintain all carpet and hard surface flooring in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Observe safety precautions when pushing equipment and report any mechanical, structural, or electrical problems.
• Utilize wet floor signs to prevent slippage and perform duties in compliance with safety practices.
• Engage with patients and visitors using scripting to establish dialogue and demonstrate high standards of conduct.
• Assist with moving furniture, equipment, supplies, recycling, and set-ups as requested.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of experience in housekeeping or cleaning in a healthcare environment preferred but not required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a healthcare environment is preferred but not mandatory.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities