Env Svc Worker II – Kettering – Environmental Services – FT/Second Shift

Kettering Health; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health is seeking an Environmental Service Worker II to support patient care areas and hospital facilities at our Main Campus in Kettering, Ohio. The role emphasizes cleanliness, proper PPE use, and reliable record-keeping while delivering supplies and maintaining sterile areas such as operating rooms and MRI suites.

Responsibilities include following safety guidelines, performing cleaning tasks, documenting daily assignments, and adapting to schedule changes.

Qualifications

• 1 year of housekeeping and/or service-related field.
• Able to read, write, communicate and understand written instructions given in English.
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service towards staff and patients.
• Knowledge of electronic devices (computer, tablets, etc.).
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must have the ability to plan, initiate responsibilities and follow through with the minimum direction.

Responsibilities

• Follow verbal and written safety guidelines.
• Perform required cleaning functions for designated work area.
• Document all daily assignments.
• Flexibility due to changes in schedule and/or staff shortage.
• Demonstrate proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in all aspects of the job.
• Report any equipment issues to appropriate person or department.
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner.
• Record keeping and equipment storage.
• Regular and Hazardous waste handling as well as operating waste processing equipment.
• Sterile area cleaning such as the Operating rooms, sterile processing, and MRI.
• Delivering supplies to correct location.
• Operating the laundry equipment as well as changing curtains.
• Various utility duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

English literacy

PPE usage

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Campus Overview

Main Campus

• Kettering Health Main Campus, formerly Kettering Medical Center, is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering, Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.
• The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and level II Emergency Care.
• In 2020, KH Main Campus received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
• Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.
• Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.
• Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades (2017-2019).
• Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.
• 465-bed hospital (includes newborn beds)

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Environmental Service Worker II position may include, but is not limited to:

• Follow verbal and written safety guidelines
• Perform required cleaning functions for designated work area
• Document all daily assignments
• Flexibility due to changes in schedule and/or staff shortage
• Demonstrate proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in all aspects of the job
• Report any equipment issues to appropriate person or department
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
• Record keeping and equipment storage
• Regular and Hazardous waste handling as well as operating waste processing equipment
• Sterile area cleaning such as the Operating rooms, sterile processing, and MRI
• Delivering supplies to correct location
• Operating the laundry equipment as well as changing curtains
• Various utility duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 1 year of housekeeping and/or service-related field
• Floor care experience
• Able to lift/push/pull 10lbs to 25lbs daily
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service towards staff and patients
• Knowledge of electronic devices (computer, tablets, etc.)
• Ability to read, write, communicate and understand written instructions given in English
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Must have the ability to plan, initiate responsibilities and follow through with the minimum direction
• Strong communication skills, attitude, and attendance

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: High school diploma or GED