Environmental Services Technician - Housekeeping - FT - Days

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS IA Red Oak Ctr Location: Red Oak, IA Address: 201 Alix St, Red Oak, IA 51566, USA Shift: Day Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 36.00 Salary Range: $11.00 - $17.00

Department Details

Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.

At Red Oak, our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!

What's in it for you:

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Advancement opportunities
• Various education assistance programs
• Continuing education
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

Job Summary

Environmental Services Technician is responsible for 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. Tasks that the individual will be responsible for include but not limited to; emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines. The Environmental Services Technician demonstrates knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools and techniques in a healthcare environment; the ability to apply this to provide a clean and sterile environment for patients/residents and facility staff. The Environmental Services Technician may be responsible for the following locations to clean but not limited to; patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.

The Environmental Services Technician wears the proper protective equipment following the appropriate guidelines. Keep storage, equipment and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy. The Environmental Services Technicians will have access to pagers and other technology that they will be responsible for using appropriately when needed. Assist in the laundry areas as appropriate. The Environmental Services Technician, depending upon location and availability of programs, may have access to use of technology applications.

The Environmental Services Technician physical activities include but not limited to, considerable use of arms and legs and movement of the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials. Ability to lift and/or move up to 40-50lbs and push/pull up variable weight limits on flat surfaces or up and down ramps. This position will require the individual to be on their feet for the majority of their shift. The Environmental Services Technician may be exposed to certain levels of noise with the equipment in operation.

The Environmental Services Technician, depending on location of position, work hours will vary depending on patient/resident needs. This may include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Minimum of six months housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred. Ability to use computer and 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.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0276721 Job Function: Facilities and General Services Featured: No