Environmental Services - EVS Specialist- FT- 1st Shift
About The Position
Wilson Health is seeking a full-time Environmental Services Specialist in Sidney, Ohio. The specialist follows established procedures to clean and service building areas and performs environmental services duties to maintain the hospital in a neat, orderly, and sanitized condition. The Environmental Services Department cleans and disinfects medical equipment, patient rooms, and common areas throughout the hospital, helping defend against infections that may linger on surfaces. The role works Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with a required every-third-weekend and holiday rotation. It reports to the Environmental Services Manager. Wilson Health’s mission is to improve community health and wellness through compassionate, quality care, and its vision is to be a trusted, nationally recognized leader in innovative, collaborative community health. Its values are summarized as A.S.P.I.R.E.: Always serve with professionalism, integrity, respect, and excellence.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Prior housekeeping or environmental services experience in a hospital or healthcare setting is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Prior housekeeping or environmental services experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
- Learn and retain specifications for cleaning patient rooms, surgery areas, OB, floor care, and outside windows, and for attaining patient goals.
- Thoroughly clean areas using appropriate cleaning materials, supplies, and solutions.
- Follow established isolation and aseptic techniques in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Apply infection-control knowledge and follow hospital infection-control procedures, including regular handwashing.
- Identify and carry out work that needs to be done, staying alert to areas requiring attention.
- Promote patient safety and use caution signs when appropriate.
- Treat patients, visitors, and coworkers courteously.
Benefits
- Access to an employer direct care clinic, including free medical care and pharmacy services for eligible employees and dependents covered by Wilson Health's medical insurance plan.
- Paid time off beginning on the first day of employment.
- Choice of two high-deductible health plans or a PPO plan, plus dental and vision coverage; benefits begin on the first of the month following the hire date.
- Health savings account with employer contribution for eligible health plans and a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses.
- Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, and employee and dependent life and AD&D insurance.
- Retirement plan with employer contributions beginning on day one, with no waiting period for participation.
- Tuition assistance program.
- Free 24/7 access to an on-site gym.
- 10% discount on food and beverages at the Wilson Cafeteria, Coffee Bar, and Micro Mart.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
