Position Summary:

The Environmental Services Worker will clean, sanitize, and maintain facility or patient area(s) as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required

+ Preferred

+ High School Diploma or Equivalent

+ 1 year of experience as an Environmental Services Worker

Essential Job Functions:

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

+ Performs general cleaning and sanitizing tasks and services throughout assigned area.

+ Uses cleaning cart to transport cleaning supplies.

+ Cleans and disinfects bathrooms and showers as assigned.

+ Restocks products as needed.

+ Vacuums and cleans floors, rugs, furniture, and drapes.

+ Removes and delivers linens as needed. Loads washers and dryers and folds linen as needed. Cleans linen room as need.

+ Places and neatly tucks clean sheets and blankets on beds and replaces pillowcases as assigned.

+ Picks up and empties trash containers.

+ Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times

+ Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment

+ Ability to work varied shifts

+ Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize

Physical Requirements

+ Lifting, Pushing, and Pulling: Lift 50 pounds of weight (pick up materials, move equipment, etc.) Carry equipment/supplies. Use upper body strength (repair and maintenance work, etc.). Ability to complete work from a ladder while kneeling or lying down.

+ Extended Hours: The role may involve working for extended periods, requiring sitting, walking, or standing for eight or more hours daily.

+ Flexible Schedule: The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.

+ On-Call Availability: On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, and employee needs.

+ Effective Communication: Proficient in effective communication, both in person and through various technologies.

+ Handling Challenging Situations: The role may involve dealing with upset individuals, requiring the ability to de-escalate situations and work effectively with frustrated patients or families.

+ Repetitive Tasks: Ability to perform repetitive tasks as needed to fulfill job responsibilities.

Exposures

Tasks Include Potential Exposure: Job tasks may involve exposure to:

+ Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.

+ Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed

+ Various chemicals and medications used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances.

+ Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.

77312320 Environmental Services (BHDH)