Overview

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare. 

Usesan appropriate problem-solvingapproach to plan servicesProvides cleaning support to non-patient areas without direct supervisionCleans andmaintainsstorage areas ensuring they are free from waste and debris

Provides services with consideration of the physical, psychosocial, cultural/spiritual, and age-specific needs of those servedCleans patient rooms adequately andin a timely manneraccording to department guidelinesCleans exam rooms adequately andin a timely manneraccording to department guidelines

Uses equipment and supplies correctlyDemonstrates proper use of equipment by providing quality floor care in their assigned areasCleans andmaintaindepartment equipment used in the daily completion of job duties

Usesappropriate safetyand infection control measuresWhile cleaning, the Environmental Aide checks the rooms for inoperative furnishings or fixtures, and reports problems to the department directorCollects trash and soiled linen from assigned areas, transporting to collection or disposal site

Teaches, directs,advisesand informs others inan appropriate mannerThe Environmental Aideassiststheir supervisor with training of new employees

Reports and records information correctlyAfter cleaning patient rooms, the Environmental Aide signs off that the rooms have been cleaned and leaves a tent card in each of the roomsAnswers and responds to pages ina timelyand courteous manner Responsibilities

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

Effective communication skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Constantexposure to chemicals; infectious situations; exposed to blood, body fluids, and their associated odors; frequent stressful situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  

Medium workLifting 50 pounds maximumFrequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighting up to 25 poundsGood vision and depth perception

AGE GROUPS SERVED:  Allages from birth to senior adult.

Qualifications

Diploma or GED equivalent preferred. Experience preferred from a professional setting.