Environmental Services Worker - Full-time, days

Overall Summary

The Environmental Services Worker is responsible for performing housekeeping functions in order to create a safe, secure, and inviting environment for residents, families and team members while meeting and exceeding Prairieview Lutheran Homes service standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of department policies and procedures
• Demonstrates knowledge and efficient use of cleaning techniques, solutions, equipment and tools
• Perform all cleaning, floor care and project assignments within the area of responsibility or as directed by a supervisor
• Perform related services, such as bed moves, changing mattresses, stocking supplies, etc.
• Maintains high standards and works steadily at an efficient pace
• Interacts friendly and supportively with staff, patients, visitors and coworkers
• Maintains equipment, tools and storage areas in a clean, orderly and good operating condition
• Respects all property of Prairieview Lutheran Homes
• Responds rapidly and thoroughly to emergencies, special needs, spills, etc.
• Accepts suggestions and direction from supervisors and staff
• Honors department’s attendance, break, behavior, dress and safety codes.
• Accepts and absorbs department education programs
• Exercises good judgment while working around patients and visitors
• Always maintains a professional mannerism
• Takes initiative in rendering service or responding to needs
• Reports any safety issues for repairs
• Responds to direction as provided by director
• Assists other associates as necessary
• In the event of a pandemic or emergency situation, your job duties may adjust to serve in the role of frontline staff to ensure all resident needs are met
• All other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Communication
• Dependability
• Ethical Practice
• Critical Evaluation
• Detail Oriented
• Time management

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to perform tasks with frequent interruptions
• Demonstrates good judgement, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Physically fit to left heavy objects

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental / Vision
• Group Life / Voluntary Life
• STD / LTD
• Critical Illness / Hospital / Accident
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid holidays