Environmental Service Worker

Job description

FULL TIME DAYSHIFT Position Purpose: Provide a clean, safe, aesthetically pleasing environment to the patients, visitors, and staff of Regional Hospital of Scranton and Moses Taylor campus in accordance with polices and procedures. Position Qualifications: · High School graduate or equivalent education preferred. · General knowledge of housekeeping techniques, equipment, and supplies helpful. . On-the-job training Core Responsibilities Cleaning & Disinfection: Routinely sanitize patient rooms, waiting areas, and high-touch surfaces using hospital-grade products to prevent the spread of infections. Waste Management: Safely handle and dispose of medical waste, biohazardous materials (such as blood or bodily fluids), and sharps (like needles) according to OSHA guidelines. Linen Handling: Collect soiled linens from patient areas and transport them to designated staging zones. Bed Turnover: Quickly and thoroughly prepare (or "turn over") discharged patient rooms for new admissions. Safety Protocols: Place warning signs for wet floors, properly use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and report facility maintenance issues.