Environmental Services Aide

Job Description

Your experience matters

Centerpoint Health - Paris Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Environmental Service Aide joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Why join us

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Advancement opportunities with responsive, supportive leadership
• Continuing education opportunities
• Free Parking
• And much more...

What we're looking for

The Environmental Service Aide cleans assigned areas thoroughly ensuring the hospital meets CDC guidelines for Infection Controls. Stock assigned area with basic supplies, including linen, soiled linen bags, paper towels, soap, sanitizer & toilet paper. This will be accomplished by following hospital procedures for cleaning the different departments that are unique by vacuuming, sweeping, high dusting, mopping, sanitizing all furniture in a patients room or in common areas of the hospital, restrooms, walls, vents, cleaning windows, and any other duties deemed necessary for hospital cleanliness.

How you'll contribute

An Environmental Service Aide who excels in this role:

• Cleans assigned areas thoroughly, ensuring facilities meet sanitation regulations and Infection Control standards.
• Clean, sweep, dust, mop, and/or polish assigned areas or buildings.
• Stocks assigned areas with basic supplies.
• Check area after cleaning to ensure departmental guidelines are followed.
• Perform appropriate follow-up, documentation, and compliance activities related to cleaning procedures.
• Document work performed according to department standards.
• Communicate with appropriate personnel regarding cleanliness status, (e.g., when patient room is ready for discharge, etc.)
• Comply with all applicable JCAHO, OSHA, and related standards regarding chemical/supply use and documentation.
• Inform supervisor of inventory and supply needs.
• Identify potential safety hazards in work areas and takes appropriate action to ensure safety of self and others.
• Identify potential safety hazards or problems in work areas.
• Take appropriate measures for safety of self and others in work area.
• Report and/or communicates correct information concerning safety hazards to appropriate personnel.

Required Skills:

• Previous clinical housekeeping experience preferred
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• The ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Education:

High School Diploma Preferred

Schedule: Mid - Shift Tuesday - Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM w/ weekend rotation.

EEOC Statement

Centerpoint Health - Paris Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Centerpoint Health - Paris Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

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.