Environmental Service Worker

Commonwealth Health

Environmental Service Worker

Scranton, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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.