Environmental Services Aide - Housekeeping - Chabert Campus - PRN - 2nd Shift

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This job cleans and services areas such as guest, patient, public, clinical and administrative areas. Responsible for maintaining a clean and aseptic environment.

Education 

Required - None (Ability to read, write and speak/understand verbal communication in English in order to follow instructions and perform daily tasks

Preferred- High school diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

Required - Experience in operating environmental services equipment (including dust mop, wet mop, bucket and wringer, spray bottles, and dustpan)

Preferred- 1 year relevant experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak / understand verbal communication in English in order to follow instructions and perform daily tasks.
• Basic knowledge of housekeeping, cleaning and cleaning equipment/supplies.
• Ability to work flexible schedule when needed.
• Ability to listen and take direction and complete job tasks with minimal supervision.

Job Duties

• Maintains assigned area in a clean and aseptic manner.
• Maintains Environmental closet and equipment in a clean, aseptic and orderly manner.
• Assists with restock of cafe and bar (where necessary).
• Assists with special cleaning projects and room turnover.
• Follows all current Joint Commission / CMS regulations pertaining to Environment of Care and Cleaning requirements.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
 

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environments through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role. 

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.