Environmental Svc Asst

American Addiction Centers•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Environmental Service Assistant at Aurora Psychiatric Hospital, which is part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. The role is full-time, 1st shift (0700-1530), and is benefit eligible, requiring work on rotating weekends and holidays. The Environmental Service Assistant is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation across various hospital areas, including patient care areas, surgical areas, public/private restrooms, conference rooms, lobbies, offices, elevators, and stairwells. Key duties involve cleaning all environmental surfaces, assisting with emergency spills, mopping floors, replacing cubicle and window coverings, and managing waste disposal, including hazardous and medical waste, in accordance with infection control guidelines. The role also includes sorting, stocking, and delivering linens, preparing soiled linen for transportation, cleaning and preparing dismissal/transfer units, distributing non-medical supplies, filling and cleaning supply dispensers, and inventorying/ordering supplies. The incumbent is expected to keep the housekeeping closet organized and clean and report any mechanical failures or unsafe conditions to the supervisor. The position requires the ability to follow oral and written instructions, communicate effectively, work independently, understand facility layouts, prioritize tasks, adhere to policies, and possess basic computer and excellent customer service skills. Physical demands are significant, involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, crawling, and prolonged standing/walking. The role involves exposure to strong germicidal solutions, cleaning chemicals, temperature changes, soiled linen, and infectious waste, necessitating the use of protective clothing and familiarity with hazardous waste policies. Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including competitive compensation, various benefits, retirement plans, and career development opportunities. Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care, employing 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations.

Requirements

Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions and communicate with others.
Ability to work alone and to understand the physical arrangements of the facilities.
Performs tasks without disrupting operations of the doctors, nurses, patients, public, and other staff.
Ability to set priorities, be aware of and follow department policies and procedures in all situations.
Basic computer skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
No Formal Education.
No experience required.

Responsibilities

Cleans patient care areas, surgical areas, public/private restrooms, conference rooms, lobbies, offices, elevators, and stairwells.
Cleans all environmental surfaces including ceilings and vents, walls, doors, furniture, beds, bathroom fixtures, and windows.
Assists in cleaning emergency spills as requested.
Dusts and damp mops floors in patient and exam rooms, corridors, stairwells, restrooms, and other areas of the facility.
Replaces cubicle and window coverings.
Gathers and disposes recyclables, trash, and medical waste.
Collects hazardous trash following established infection control guidelines.
Sorts, stocks and delivers linens.
Gathers and prepares soiled linen for transportation.
Cleans and prepares dismissal and transfer units and certain equipment used in the care of patients and distributes non-medical supplies to specific areas.
Fills and cleans supply dispensers.
Inventories linens, cleaning supplies and paper supplies and orders additional in a timely and cost effective manner.
Keeps housekeeping closet organized and clean.
Reports any mechanical failures or unsafe conditions to the supervisor.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work.
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Paid Time Off programs.
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.