Environmental Services Worker

Job Overview

Join our dedicated healthcare environment as an Environmental Service Worker, where your attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness will play a vital role in maintaining a safe, sanitary, and welcoming space for patients, staff, and visitors. In this energetic role, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of sanitation through efficient laundry operations and meticulous cleaning practices. Your efforts will directly contribute to infection prevention, environmental safety, and the overall quality of care provided within our healthcare facility. This paid position offers an opportunity to develop valuable custodial skills while making a meaningful difference in patient well-being.

Responsibilities

• Operate laundry equipment to wash, dry, fold, and distribute linens, uniforms, and patient clothing according to established protocols.
• Follow safety protocols for handling chemical agents used in cleaning and laundry processes to ensure a safe environment for yourself and others.
• Perform thorough cleaning of patient rooms, common areas, restrooms, and hallways using appropriate cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Handle cleaning chemicals with care, adhering to OSHA standards and safety guidelines to prevent accidents or contamination.
• Assist with manual handling tasks such as lifting heavy linen carts or equipment safely using proper lifting techniques.
• Maintain sanitation standards by disinfecting surfaces and ensuring compliance with healthcare infection prevention and control procedures.
• Support environmental services efforts by ensuring floors are properly cared for through sweeping, mopping, buffing, or stripping as needed.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience through courteous customer service when interacting with staff or visitors requiring assistance or information.

Skills

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations related to chemical handling, safety procedures, and workplace hazard prevention.
• Experience with healthcare facilities housekeeping, janitorial duties, or hospital environment sanitation.
• Proficiency in operating cleaning equipment such as floor buffers, vacuums, steam cleaners, and laundry machines.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting safely while following safe lifting practices to prevent injury.
• Familiarity with infection control standards specific to healthcare settings and environmental services best practices.
• Strong attention to detail in cleaning routines and sanitation tasks to ensure compliance with health standards.
• Excellent customer service skills with a professional attitude when engaging with patients, staff, or visitors.

This role is essential in fostering a clean and safe healthcare environment where patients can recover comfortably while staff work efficiently knowing their surroundings meet the highest hygiene standards. We value energetic individuals committed to safety and excellence in healthcare housekeeping!

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person