Senior Environmental Services Tech/Housekeeping Assistant - FT Days

Sanford Health•Albion, NE

9d•$15 - $20

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician maintains a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas for patients/residents, visitors, and associates, following infection-control, safety, and procedural guidelines. The role includes housekeeping and laundry assistance. Duties may include emptying waste baskets; sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors; and cleaning patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas to meet health standards. The technician uses appropriate protective equipment, keeps storage areas, equipment, and carts clean, tidy, and stocked, and appropriately uses pagers and other technology when needed. The position requires substantial time on one's feet and physical activity, including lifting and moving materials. Work hours may vary based on patient/resident needs and may include overtime, call or backup call, days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to use a computer.
Ability to perform substantial physical activity, including lifting and/or moving up to 40–50 pounds and pushing or pulling variable weights on flat surfaces or ramps.
Ability to remain on one's feet for most of the shift.
If assigned to AORN terminal cleaning of an invasive procedure room, obtain yearly certifications.
If assigned to pharmacy rooms under 797 standards, obtain yearly certification.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Prior cleaning experience is helpful.
Knowledge of cleaning materials, equipment, methods, and chemicals is helpful.
Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain safe and sanitary patient/resident rooms and assigned areas in accordance with infection-control, safety, and procedural guidelines.
Empty waste baskets and sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors using appropriate tools and equipment.
Clean assigned areas such as rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, and locker rooms.
Wear proper protective equipment according to applicable guidelines.
Keep storage areas, equipment, and carts stocked, clean, and tidy.
Use pagers and other technology appropriately when needed.
Assist in laundry areas as appropriate.