Associate - Environmental Services I

Indiana University Health; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health North Hospital in Carmel, IN, is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services team member to provide cleaning and sanitizing services in patient rooms, clinics, and public areas. This full-time night shift runs 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM, with weekends required and every other holiday.

You will follow disinfection protocols, operate basic cleaning equipment, and support infection prevention standards while collaborating with clinical teams to maintain a safe, welcoming

Qualifications

• No prior healthcare cleaning experience required.
• Physical ability to lift up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Willingness to wear protective equipment and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, offices, clinics, clinical and procedural areas, and public spaces.
• Follow infection control standards and safety regulations in all cleaning tasks.
• Support waste disposal and equipment sanitation as directed by protocol.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure cleaning processes support patient safety and care flow.

Skills

No experience required

PPE compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Schedule

Full-Time Night Shift (1030 pm to 700 AM Every weekend required, every other holiday.)

Work Location

North Hospital (Onsite)

Department Supported

Environmental Services

Primary Responsibilities

Provides cleaning and sanitizing services to support a safe, clean and welcoming environment. Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms, offices, clinics, clinical and procedural areas, and public spaces. Supports patient safety through consistent and high-quality service. Demonstrates ability to support the cleaning and disinfection of high-acuity clinical and procedural areas. Applies disinfection protocols and utilizes approved cleaning tools in accordance with infection control standards and hospital policy. Conducts hazardous and biohazardous waste removal in compliance with safety regulations and infection prevention protocols. Proactively communicates and collaborates with clinical teams to ensure cleaning processes support patient safety and care flow.

Candidate Requirements

• No previous experience required.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment/clothing required by the environment or government regulations such as gowns, gloves, goggles, rubber-soled closed-toe footwear, etc.
• Physical requirements to include: reaching, standing for long periods of time, squatting, bending, carrying and/or lifting supplies and equipment weighing 35 lbs. or more, up to 80% of the time.
• Requires the ability to operate light floor equipment for cleaning floors in patient care areas.
• Requires the ability to climb ladders.
• Requires the ability to clean areas that require technical cleaning including IR/Cardiac Cath/Mother-Baby/NICU/OR/ED.

Candidate Preferred

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred.

Benchmarks

• 3 months – Master E-scheduling, Maintain good attendance.
• 6 months – Independent with responsibilities assigned.
• 12 months – Totally independent, completing e-learnings and completing job responsibilities.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.