What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Aide I - Housekeeping position at Summa Health System?
Environmental Aide I
Part-time / 2nd shift / 24 hours
Akron City Campus
Summa Health System is recognized as one of the regions top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.
Summary:
Performs a variety of housekeeping duties throughout the Hospital, including functions requiring specialized machines and techniques.
Minimum Qualifications:
Formal Education Required:
-Proven ability to read and write English, follow written and oral instructions, and perform basic mathematical functions
Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
-Ability to work well within a team environment: by accepting and offering honest and constructive feedback; by supporting team goals and encouraging other team members; and by collaborating with patient care team members to consolidate work, solve problems, create new and/or reduce costs
-Ability to create a patient care environment which is focused on the needs and expectations of the patient, our customer, mission, vision and values
-Ability to take initiative to contribute beyond the scope of formal duties (e.g., suggesting innovative ideas and providing feedback on a teams direction)
-Exposure to odors, feces, blood, etc.
-Exposure to blood and body fluids and sharps; risks of falls, strains, contagious diseases, etc.
-Frequent exposure to risks of falls, strains, contagious diseases, etc.
-Frequent exposure to cleaning chemicals
-Ability to use all methods of communication, including electronic methods, as described in the Environmental Policies and Procedures Manual
Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity
Level of Physical Demands:
-Heavy: Exerts 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or ten to 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects.
-Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time, and on feet during entire shift performing medium to heavy moving to include frequent pushing, pulling of loaded carts, furniture, and lifting of patients, cleaning equipment, and materials