Environmental Services Worker

Job Description

Job: Environmental Services Aide

Job Schedule: PRN *ONLY AS NEEDED*

Compensation: $24/hourly

Your experience matters

Providence Swedish Rehab Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Environmental Services Aide joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Job Summary:
The Senior Environmental Services Worker Is responsible for maintaining the daily activities of the department by monitoring and coordinating basic functions. Is responsible for activities of environmental services employees according to schedule and maintenance of all production, sanitation, and safety standards.
Reports to: Supervisor, Environmental Services

How you'll contribute:
A Environmental Services Aide who excels at this role:

• Cleans patient rooms and other assigned areas daily, including collecting and removing trash, changing bed linens and sanitizing all surfaces.
• Follows the defined cleaning method and room cleaning inspections.
• Follows policies and procedures on patient isolation.
• Stocks paper items and other supplies in patient rooms as necessary or designated.
• Maintains cart and equipment in clean, working condition and stores in appropriate storage area when finished with shift.
• Correctly identifies and appropriately uses cleaning chemicals.
• Assures all cleaning chemicals are properly diluted and labeled.
• Answers telephone and patient requests in a courteous and timely manner.
• Takes appropriate actions to investigate root cause of all discrepancies and recommends solutions to supervisor to prevent future occurrences.
• Consults management to discuss departmental concerns or problems.
• Monitors employees for compliance to all departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
• Consults with supervisor when non-compliance is observed.
• Ensures that all services are delivered on time and without interruption.
• Utilizes all equipment and supplies safely.
• Cross trains in order to perform all assigned duties required by the department.
• Assists with orientation and training of others as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Ability to read, write, and speak basic English.

Why join us:

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement:

Providence Swedish Rehab Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence Swedish Rehab Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

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About Us

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

About the Team

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.