E S Aide (Day Shift)

About Shepherd Center With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked by" U.S. News "as one of the nation's top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site, allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.Shepherd Center's culture is one of hope, humor, and hard work. You will enjoy career growth, strong relationships with co-workers , strong support from leadership, and fun activities that have ke pt over 1 2% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years .The Environmental Services Aide, as member of the team, is responsible for maintaining assigned area in a clean and sanitary condition, using proper procedures. Recognizes the importance of positive public relations and carries out assigned duties with this in mind. Continually seeks ways to improve the appearance of the Center.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Terminal cleaning of patient / exam rooms.

• Dust & Wet mopping of floors.

• Cleaning of patient, Nursing and public areas

• Vacuuming

• Removal and disposal of waste from assigned work area.

• Responsible for reporting employee/patient/visitor's injuries or accidents or other safety issues to the supervisor.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• High school or equivalent experience

REQUIRED MINIMUM CERTIFICATION:

• None

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• None

REQUIRED MINIMUM SKILLS:

• Ability to effectively communicate with patient, family, visitors and staff in the Center.

• Must be flexible and adapt easily to change.

• Basic computer skills.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Housekeeping experience preferred, preferably in a healthcare setting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to bend, twist at the waist, stoop & repetitive activity.

• Walking and standing 35% to 75% of the time spent in activity .

• Able to push and pull frequently.

• Reach above shoulder level or overhead occasionally.

• Must be able to do repetitive work/ action.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.

• Working with cleaning chemicals.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.