Environmental Services Associate, EVS, Full-Time, 1st Shift, Weekends, On Call

About Us
Located 25 miles south of Rockford and 75 miles west of Chicago, Rochelle Community Hospital has been a cornerstone of the Rochelle community for over a century. As a critical-access hospital, our staff provides state-of-the-art emergency care, diagnostic testing, home healthcare resources, rehabilitation, occupational health, inpatient care, and surgery, as well as a variety of other outpatient services. At Rochelle Community Hospital, quality care isn’t just our job, it’s our passion. We strive not only to deliver the highest quality and value to our patients, but also to our physicians and staff. As a member of our team, you can expect to work alongside our team of highly trained staff and administrators as we set out to create a higher standard of healthcare for our community.

Application Process
ALL RESUMES AND APPLICATIONS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED THROUGH ILLINOISJOBNETWORK.COM TO BE CONSIDERED. Please be advised that your application is not complete until you fill out, sign, and submit an Application for Employment for a specific position for which Rochelle Community Hospital is actively recruiting. Your application must reflect that you possess the required qualifications for the position. No sponsorships available.

POSITION SUMMARY
An Environmental Services Associate will be responsible and accountable for cleaning and disinfecting every area of the hospital, (Dietary Dept. Kitchen, Mechanical rooms, IS phone rooms, and OR 1&2 excluded). Must follow and implement all Quality Assurance Programs and all RCH policies and procedures. Must participate in fulfilling Performance Improve Projects. Must comply with The Joint Commission standards, IDPH and OSHA regulations. Must pass all tests, including; quality assurance, infection control, patient confidentiality, competency and safety. Must be in good health and physical condition and be able to perform all duties as defined below. Must be of generally good disposition and be able to take direction from any supervisory personnel.

Education

• Preferred Level: High School Diploma or GED. Any equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must have general knowledge of computer use for e-mail and testing.

Experience

• Must have good communication skills.
• Prior EVS experience preferred but not required.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Ability to withstand long periods on your feet.

• Must be physically able to climb ladder, stoop, squat, bend, lift and reach.

• Requires ability to withstand repetitive motions for long periods.

• Medium Lifting, generally lifting not more than 50 lbs. maximum with assistance, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

• Frequent exposure to blood, bodily fluid, feces, bacteria, virus and communicable diseases, with proper personal protective equipment (PPE) provided.

• The ideal candidate must be able to work and complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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