Environmental Services Associate

Job Title

It's more than a career, it's a calling. WI-Hospice Home of Hope Worker Type: Regular

Job Summary

Cleans patient rooms, offices, classrooms, work areas, and public areas as assigned and according to proper processes, procedures, and standards. May handle all laundry items by sorting and placing in proper containers according to proper processes, procedures, and standards.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities:

• Cleans patient rooms, offices, classrooms, work areas, and public areas as assigned and according to proper processes, procedures, and standards.
• May handle all laundry items by sorting and placing in proper containers according to proper processes, procedures, and standards.
• Performs sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, polishing, vacuuming, hard surface floor cleaning, stripping, refinishing, and carpet cleaning which may require the use of mechanical equipment.
• Cleans light fixtures, ceilings, vents, walls, mattresses, furniture, windows, window coverings, and any other items as assigned by the need of the department.
• Cleans and disinfects sterile procedure rooms according to policies, procedures, and standards such as surgery and delivery areas as required by ministry operating standards.
• Adheres to safety precautions, policies, procedures, and standards for handling infectious wastes, hazardous materials, waste spills, and exposures. Reports all events as required by ministry documentation standards.
• Replenishes supplies and materials in assigned areas and patient rooms.
• Transports trash, hazardous waste, soiled linen, and recyclable trash to appropriate disposal areas following policies, procedures, and standards.
• May participate in moving furniture, set up chairs, set up tables, break down rooms, etc. May perform routine equipment maintenance, and make minor repairs as requested.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Experience: No experience required

Physical Requirements

Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent reaching and gripping. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Rare crawling, sitting and keyboard use/data entry.

Required Professional License and/or Certifications

None

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

9131000116 Environmental Service

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.