Environmental Services Technician, Long Term Care - Full-Time

Sanford Health•Indianola, IA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Good Samaritan Indianola is looking to invest in a Compassionate, Trustworthy and Dependable employee to care for and work with our center family. We are under new management and looking to create a culture of clear goals, allowing members to share ideas freely, high trust and overall sense of family and respect. Along with Daily Pay- We offer great benefits to our employees!! Good Samaritan is proud to be one of the largest non-profit providers of senior services in the US.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Minimum of six months housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred.
Ability to use computer.
Prior cleaning experience is helpful.
Knowledge of materials, equipment, cleaning methods and cleaning chemicals is helpful.
Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas for patients/residents, visitors and associates by following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines.
Emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
Demonstrate knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools and techniques in a healthcare environment; ability to apply this to provide a clean and sterile environment for patients/residents and facility staff.
Cleaning patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.
Wearing the proper protective equipment following the appropriate guidelines.
Keeping storage, equipment and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
Using pagers and other technology appropriately when needed.
Assisting in the laundry areas as appropriate.
Using technology applications depending on location and availability of programs.