Environmental Care Associate (Rotating Shift)

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Location : 600 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21287

Position Summary:

The Environmental Care Associate reports to and working under the direct supervision of an Environmental Services Supervisor. The Associate I helps to ensure patient safety and customer satisfaction by providing timely and thorough cleaning services to keep Hospital in orderly, sanitary and attractive condition. Provides thorough and efficient cleaning services to a wide variety of areas including but not limited to: inpatient areas, clinical exam rooms, operating rooms, pharmacies, MRI rooms, offices, conference rooms, restrooms, utility rooms, and corridors. Keeps equipment and supplies in a safe and clean condition. Cleans assigned areas using specified products while following established procedures. Uses interpersonal skills effectively to communicate to customers, co-workers and supervisors, as appropriate. Maintains professional conduct at all times. Channels customer complaints to others, as appropriate. Provides outstanding customer service while interacting with patients and visitors, at all times. Completes and submits repair work order requests as needed for equipment, work areas (e.g. EVC closets), assigned areas (e.g. patient rooms), ORs, pharmacies, offices, restrooms, public areas (e.g. hallways and lobbies), etc. Ensures sufficient supplies and equipment at the beginning and end of shift for EVC closet/carts in assigned area(s).

Education:

Requires the ability to read at minimum of 8th grade level, and mathematical ability of at least a 6th grade level. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Required Work Experience:

Requires three (3) months of continuous work experience or the successful completion a JHH/JHHSC-approved OTJ Sponsored Training Program (i.e. Transitional Employment Partnership Program). Six (6) months of industrial housekeeping strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requires ability to read and understand English in order to follow instructions, job assignments, schedules, work orders and chemical labels.
• Ability to utilize and understand universal safety precautions when cleaning patient rooms.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaner and carpet extractor.
• Must possess effective verbal communications skills and the ability to interface with customers, co-workers and supervisors when necessary.

Shift:

Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Rotating Shift

Weekend work required

Non-Exempt

We have a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, 401K. For additional information please go to:

Salary Range: Minimum 17.92/hour - Maximum 20.79/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.