Environmental Svc Asst

American Addiction Centers

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Service Assistant position at Advocate Health, within the AMC Sheboygan County - Environmental Services department, is a full-time, benefits-eligible role. The shift is from 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM, including every other weekend and rotating holidays. This role is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation across various areas of the facility, such as patient care areas, surgical areas, restrooms, conference rooms, lobbies, offices, elevators, and stairwells. Key duties include cleaning all environmental surfaces, assisting with emergency spills, mopping floors, replacing coverings, managing waste (including hazardous and medical waste), handling and distributing linens, preparing dismissal units, stocking supplies, and reporting mechanical failures or unsafe conditions. The position requires the ability to follow instructions, work independently, prioritize tasks, and maintain excellent customer service. Physical demands are significant, involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, crawling, and prolonged standing/walking. The incumbent will be exposed to strong germicidal solutions, cleaning chemicals, temperature changes, soiled linen, and infectious waste, necessitating familiarity with infection control guidelines and the use of protective clothing. Advocate Health is a large nonprofit integrated health system, 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.
Familiarity with policies on handling infectious and hazardous waste.

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.
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.