Environmental Services Assistant

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Job Title

Environmental Services Assistant

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Childrens Hospital Rehabilitation

Department

Environmental Services-Children's Institute

Job Code

S91004

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

Schedule

7:30am-4:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

When we do everything in service of our patients and caregivers, no detail gets ignored. On our facilities team, your job will be to create a comfortable and safe environment — just like our patients have come to expect. For you, that means joining a team that’s focused on delivering world-class care. All the while, we’ll provide you with opportunities to keep advancing your career.

A caregiver in this position works second shift, from 2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. with 1st shift weekend and holiday requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Create a sanitary, safe environment and enhance the appearance of the facility.

Service and maintain cleanliness in patient areas, offices, restrooms, patient bathrooms, conference rooms, kitchens, lounges, therapy areas and other areas.

Follow policies and procedures on patient isolation.

Stock paper items and other supplies in patient rooms.

Maintain carts and equipment in clean, working condition and store in appropriate storage areas when finished.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Basic reading and writing skills

One to three months on-the-job training to learn departmental policies and procedures, various cleaning techniques, proper use and storage of cleaning agents and chemicals

Basic understanding of the age-specific developmental stages of patients served by the Hospital and demonstrate the ability to interact appropriately with patients of all ages

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

High school diploma or GED

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods

Ability to be mobile for extended periods of time

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment

Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

Ability to move/transport items weighing up to 10 pounds (lbs.)

Ability to move/transport equipment weighing up to 10 pounds (lbs.)

Ability to move/transport carts weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)

Ability to inspect equipment

Ability to clean, operate cleaning equipment and use cleaning products

May come into contact with communicable diseases and/or body fluids

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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