Environmental Assistant

Job Summary:

MedStar Health is looking for an EnvironmentalAssistantto join our team atMontgomery Medical Center!

As an EnvironmentalAssistant, you willmaintainprescribed standards of cleanliness for assigned areas, using germicidalsolutions,and following prescribed procedures and posted work schedules.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your nextgreat careermove!

Primary Duties:

• Cleans all assigned areasin accordance withstandards of cleanliness and highest quality of cleaning excellence. Consistently gathers all trash. Polishes assigned floor surface areas byoperatingelectric washing, scrubbing, stripping, waxing, and polishing equipment, making manual adjustments toattain optimalresults. Performs other duties asrequired, such as cleaning light fixtures, wall vents, and moving furniture. Maintains cleaning equipment. Deposits are refused in specified collection areas and/or incinerator.

• Makestimelyrounds and always follows universal precautions. Performs high dusting and low dusting of assigned areas. Uses 7 step cleaning process for all patient areas. This includes vacuuming, washing, sweeping, mopping of restrooms, beds, furniture, and open areas. Cleans specialized areas such as isolation and surgical areas tothe higheststandards according to sterilization procedures. Observes safety and infection control precautions in cleaning of assigned areas. Performs discharge cleaning for all patient discharges, following department procedure and policies.

• Provides services to patients and families as needed. Introduces self to patients and families. Checks in with patients before leaving the room. Answers and responds to patient requests. Greets patients and families arriving on the unit. Approach, greet and offerassistanceand direction to patients, family members, physicians and others who may need help in finding their way.

• Participates with supervisors inidentifyinglearning needs. When learning needs areidentified,participatesin training and development activities. Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department. Meets all mandatory obligations.

• Works effectively within and between departments. Participates in departmental projects. Participates in interdepartmental activities when asked. Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff, supervisors, and managers both inside and outside the unit

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GEDpreferred.

• 1-2 years' experience preferred.

• Medical, hospital or institutional experience preferred.