Portland & District Hospital
POSITION STATEMENT for Environmental Services Assistant
POSITION STATEMENT
POSITION TITLE:Environmental Services Assistant
CLASSIFICATION:IJ1
AWARD:Health & Allied Services
SALARY:As Per Award
HOURS AND CONDITIONS:As Per Contract
REPORTS TO:Hotel Services Manager
PURPOSE
The Environmental Services Assistant personnel is responsible for the effective and efficient cleaning of their work station, public toilets, staff areas, offices, corridors, entrance ways and external areas, incorporating an effective waste disposal system. PDH’s primary role is to ensure a clean and safe environment for patients, residents, staff and visitors.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Ability to work as part of a team and to work closely with departments.
To be able to work with minimal supervision.
Punctuality and reliability.
A high standard of personal hygiene.
Willingness to be redeployed at discretion of Hotel Services Manager and in times of low activity.
Prior experience in cleaning an advantage but not essential, as on the job training will be provided.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
A reasonable level of fitness and dexterity is required in order to successfully undertake the duties,
which include linen deliveries, wheeling trolleys, handling stores and maneuvering cleaning
equipment.
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
Mission Vision & Values
Assisting PDH to fulfill its mission statement and achieve its vision. Observing and practicing the Hospitals values.
Policies & Procedures
Complying with the Hospital’s policies, procedures and Code of Conduct.
CONTINUUM OF CARE
Team Work
Working as part of a harmonious multi-functional team.
Customer Focus
Performing duties in a courteous and friendly manner with a focus on the customers’ needs (both internal and external customers).
Department Meetings
Attending and actively contributing to monthly department meetings.
SAFE PRACTICE & ENVIRONMENT
Occupational Health & Safety
Acquiring and maintaining knowledge of the Hospital’s policies on safety, manual handling and hazardous substances.
Identifying and reporting work place hazards.
Participating in safety training as scheduled by the Hospital.
Helping to develop strategies to remove or minimise hazards.
Reporting incidents as they occur.
Waste Management
Observing hospital polices in relation to waste minimisation and recycling.
Infection Control
Performing duties so as to eliminate any risk of transferring infection from one source to another.
Maintaining a high level of personal hygiene.
Maintaining a high level of cleaning practice by ensuring cleaning activities comply with the ACHS EQuIP standards and DHS Cleaning Standards for Victorian Public Hospitals.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Confidentiality and Privacy
Observing the utmost confidentiality over patient, staff and hospital information.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Continuing Education
Attending training seminars.
Attend Compulsory Training Day annually.
Performance Appraisal
Participating in the Hospital’s annual performance appraisal as per the hospital’s policy.
DUTIES
Follow check sheets specified for specific areas.
Maintaining sufficient stores in areas as designated.
Maintaining work areas in a safe, clean and hygienic manner.
Collection of and removal of waste in hospital external surrounds.
Washing, cleaning and storing items in a hygienic manner.
Those duties listed in the Specific Duties Statement.
Other duties as requested.
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