Environmental Service Worker I PRN

Community Health Systems•Foley, AL

About The Position

The Environmental Service Worker ensures a clean, safe, and welcoming environment by performing cleaning, floor care, and waste management tasks in assigned areas. The role supports the comfort and well-being of patients, staff, and visitors while following infection control, safety, regulatory, and HIPAA protocols. The position includes cleaning and sanitizing a variety of spaces and surfaces, maintaining hard and carpeted floors, replenishing supplies, handling waste and biohazardous materials, and operating and maintaining cleaning equipment. The worker may assist with minor repairs, report facility issues, and perform other assigned duties. Regular and reliable attendance and compliance with policies and standards are required.

Requirements

Knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, and products.
Understanding of infection control and safety standards.
Ability to operate cleaning equipment effectively and safely.
Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with staff, patients, and visitors.
Physical ability to perform repetitive tasks and lift or move objects as needed.
In Indiana, employees at IN Lutheran Hospital must successfully complete the assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire.
In Mississippi, successful completion of the assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire is required.
In North Carolina, successful completion of the assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire is required.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of cleaning or environmental service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize assigned rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other workspaces in accordance with infection control standards.
Sweep, mop, vacuum, and dust floors, furniture, and equipment using appropriate tools and techniques.
Maintain hard and carpeted surfaces, including stripping, refinishing, and treating floors and upholstery according to department procedures.
Wash walls, ceilings, windows, woodwork, door panels, and other surfaces.
Restock supplies in designated areas, monitor inventory, and report shortages.
Collect, transport, and dispose of trash and biohazardous materials in compliance with safety and HIPAA protocols.
Operate and maintain cleaning equipment, and report malfunctions or repair needs.
Assist with minor repairs or maintenance tasks and report larger facility issues to appropriate personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.