Environmental Services Assistant

Advocate Health • Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County - 3400 Union Ave, WI

12d • $19 - $28

About The Position

The Environmental Services Assistant maintains assigned operating room suites, ancillary and department areas, clinics, and corridors in a clean, neat, sanitary, and safe condition. The position follows department procedures for routine cleaning, operating room turnover, floor and carpet care, equipment use, chemical handling, and infection control. It also supports a positive environment for patients, families, staff, and visitors; completes assignments on time; maintains professional working relationships; and participates in required meetings, training, and professional development. High school graduation or equivalent is preferred, and no previous experience is necessary. The role is part time, 24 hours per week, with flexible hours and days Monday through Friday between 6:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., without weekends or holidays. The listed pay range is $18.85–$28.30.

Requirements

• No previous experience is necessary.
• CPR.
• Ability to walk, stand, handle, climb, and lift throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; for heavier lifts, use lifting equipment or lift with at least one other associate when available.
• High school graduation or equivalent is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduation or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned operating room suites, ancillary areas, department areas, clinics, and corridors using established procedures.
• Clean assigned carts and equipment daily and return items in an orderly manner.
• Replenish supplies such as paper towels, toilet tissue, and soap; request supplies and equipment as needed.
• Collect waste routinely and sanitize garbage cans on an ongoing basis.
• Follow Standard Precautions, infection control, OSHA, accrediting organization, IDPH, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Clean or sanitize emergency spills as requested.
• Promote a safe, clean, attractive environment for patients, staff, and visitors; report safety issues through established channels and participate in safety initiatives as requested.
• Maintain assigned areas using preventative maintenance procedures outlined in department policy.
• Operate equipment and use chemicals and solutions according to department procedures and policy; keep the work area orderly, clean, and safe.
• Perform operating room turnover, including sanitizing operating room beds and the entire room, making beds with clean linen, and using appropriate germicide.
• Perform hard-surface floor and carpet care, identifying soiling or spotting and selecting the appropriate cleaning methods and solutions.
• Ensure chemicals and solutions are handled safely and stored in properly labeled containers.
• Complete assignments satisfactorily and on time, and seek additional tasks when time permits.
• Maintain effective interpersonal and interdisciplinary relationships and professional conduct; address interpersonal conflicts constructively and use the appropriate chain of command to resolve complaints or problems.
• Treat patients, families, visitors, and personnel with patience, tact, courtesy, and a supportive attitude.
• Attend mandatory departmental and hospital meetings and in-services; follow written goals and objectives and seek learning experiences for identified growth needs.
• Inspect floor and carpet conditions and determine appropriate cleaning techniques according to department procedures.
• Meet attendance and punctuality requirements, plan time off in advance, and provide notice according to department policy.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on teammate circumstances.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed