Environmental Services Assistant I - Part Time - 20 Hrs. Weekly/40 Hrs. Biweekly - 7am - 3:30pm Shif

ChristianaCare is seeking a dependable and service-oriented Environmental Services Technician to help maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for patients, visitors, and caregivers. In this role, you will be responsible for cleaning and disinfecting patient care and non-patient care areas, managing waste and linen removal, replenishing supplies, and supporting infection prevention and safety standards throughout the hospital. Key Responsibilities Maintain patient rooms, offices, public spaces, and ancillary hospital areas in a clean and sanitary condition. Clean, disinfect, and service precaution/isolation rooms in accordance with infection control policies and procedures. Collect and remove trash and soiled linen from assigned areas. Transport bulk trash to designated compactor areas. Replenish paper products, soap, and other essential supplies throughout the hospital. Maintain Environmental Services carts, equipment, and storage closets in a clean, organized, and safe condition. Remove empty boxes and debris from carts, closets, and work areas. Respond promptly to Environmental Services phone calls, text messages, and work assignments. Log into required applications and ensure assigned communication devices are operational at the start of each shift. Attend departmental training sessions and required in-service programs. Report maintenance concerns, damaged equipment, safety hazards, and unsafe conditions to leadership in a timely manner. Maintain a professional, courteous, and customer-focused attitude when interacting with patients, visitors, and coworkers. Follow all departmental safety rules, infection prevention standards, and hospital policies. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, especially regarding patient information. Ability to use smartphones, PDAs, or mobile devices for job assignments and communication. Ability to maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and professional appearance. Strong customer service and teamwork skills. Preferred High school diploma or equivalent. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures. Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness. Ability to work independently and follow established processes. Ability to provide excellent customer service in a healthcare setting. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage assigned responsibilities efficiently. Basic technology skills, including accessing email and mobile applications. Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift. Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry materials as required. Ability to perform repetitive cleaning and housekeeping tasks throughout the workday. Work Environment Daily interaction with patients, visitors, and healthcare team members. Potential exposure to infectious diseases when proper precautions are not followed. Safety glasses must be worn at all times. Must adhere to all infection prevention, safety, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. Why Join ChristianaCare? By joining ChristianaCare's Environmental Services team, you will play a vital role in supporting patient care by creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for everyone who enters our facilities. Your work directly contributes to patient safety, infection prevention, and an exceptional healthcare experience. This position has a starting rate $17.80 per hour, regardless of prior experience. After six months of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $20.90 per hour. After one year of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $21.93 per hour. This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. EEO Posting Statement Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Post End Date Sep 21, 2026 ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit #J-18808-Ljbffr Christiana Care Health System