Environmental Services Associate, Full-Time 1st Shift, Weekend; On-Call

About Us
Located 25 miles south of Rockford and 75 miles west of Chicago, Rochelle Community Hospital has been a cornerstone of the Rochelle community for over a century. As a critical-access hospital, our staff provides state-of-the-art emergency care, diagnostic testing, home healthcare resources, rehabilitation, occupational health, inpatient care, and surgery, as well as a variety of other outpatient services. At Rochelle Community Hospital, quality care isn't just our job, it's our passion. We strive not only to deliver the highest quality and value to our patients, but also to our physicians and staff. As a member of our team, you can expect to work alongside our team of highly trained staff and administrators as we set out to create a higher standard of healthcare for our community.


Application Process
ALL RESUMES AND APPLICATIONS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED THROUGH ILLINOISJOBNETWORK.COM TO BE CONSIDERED. Please be advised that your application is not complete until you fill out, sign, and submit an Application for Employment for a specific position for which Rochelle Community Hospital is actively recruiting. Your application must reflect that you possess the required qualifications for the position. No sponsorships available.

POSITION SUMMARY
An Environmental Service Associate will be responsible and accountable for cleaning and disinfecting every area of the hospital, Multi-Specialty Clinic and Family Healthcare Clinic. Associates must follow and implement all Quality Assurance Programs and all RCHA policies and procedures. EVS Associates must participate in fulfilling Performance Improve Projects, must comply with The Joint Commission standards, IDPH and OSHA regulations. EVS Associates must pass all tests, including quality assurance, infection control, competency, safety and patient confidentiality. EVS Associates must be in good health, physical condition and be able to perform all duties as defined below. EVS Associates must be of good disposition, must be able to work independently and be able to take directions from your Manager, EVS co-workers and any supervisory personnel.
(Dietary Department Kitchen, Mechanical Rooms, IS Phone Rooms, and OR 1&2 are excluded from our work responsibilities)

Education

• Must be a high-school graduate or successfully complete the GED.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must have general knowledge of computer use for E-mail, Rover and Testing

Experience/Skills

• Prior environmental service experience preferred but not required.
• Must be in good physical and mental health.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Execute good time management skills
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be able to adapt to sudden changes in workflow
• Critical thinking skills
• Attention to details
• Disinfection, Dusting, Shinning, Mopping, Vacuuming, Removal of trash, linen and biohazard, Cleaning of bodily fluids, bug cases and isolation rooms.
• Understanding chemicals and dispensers.
• Knowledge of carpet extractors, floor scrubbers and steamers.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Ability to withstand long periods on your feet.
• Must be physically able to bend, climb ladder, lift, reach, stoop and squat.
• Requires ability to withstand repetitive motions for long periods.
• Frequent lifting and/or handling of 25-30 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds
• Frequent exposure to bacteria, blood, bodily fluids, bugs, communicable diseases and viruses, with proper personal protective equipment (PPE) provided.