Environmental Aide

Catholic Health Initiatives; Roseburg (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment program

Job summary

Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI Mercy Health) is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to clean patient rooms and hospital areas to protect patients and staff from infections. You will sweep, mop, dust, and use specialized equipment while learning proper disposal of biohazards and restocking supplies.

The role emphasizes safety, compassion, and maintaining a safe, comfortable environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
• Healthcare experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning all nurses units, patients’ rooms and all other designated facility areas.
• Cleans walls, beds, commodes, mirrors, showers, fixtures, doors, closets, drawers, phones, inside windows, water fountains.
• Follows the department’s policies and procedures on cleaning, disinfecting and deodorization.
• Cleans up major spills when necessary, responding to pages in a timely manner.
• Obtains all supplies and equipment for performance of tasks; cleans and restocks housekeeping carts at the end of each shift.
• Responsible for stripping, waxing and polishing floors.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Environmental Services Technician, you'll keep our patient rooms and all areas of the hospital clean and sanitized. This protects everyone from potential illness or injury due to infectious diseases or other hazards.

Every day, you will perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, or dusting. You will also use specialized equipment and techniques to further sanitize our facility. This role requires you to learn and adhere to proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials, including bodily fluids or sharp objects. You may also refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and other supplies, as well as deliver clean linens.

To be successful in this role, you are thorough and committed to safety. You truly are the most important component contributing to the safety and comfort of our patients, visitors, and staff. A well-maintained facility with compassionate staff brings comfort and peace of mind to patients, their loved ones, and all who serve here.

• Responsible for cleaning all nurses units, patients’ rooms and all other designated facility areas.

• Cleans walls, beds, commodes, mirrors, showers, fixtures, doors, closets, drawers, phones, inside windows, water fountains.

• Follows the department’s policies and procedures on cleaning, disinfecting and deodorization.

• Cleans up major spills when necessary, responding to pages in a timely manner.

• Obtains all supplies and equipment for performance of tasks; cleans and restocks housekeeping carts at the end of each shift.

• Responsible for stripping, waxing and polishing floors.

• Student loan repayment program offered!

Job Requirements

Preferred

• High School Diploma or GED
• Healthcare experience

Where You'll Work

At CHI Mercy Health, you'll discover a place where your professional growth is deeply valued within a truly supportive and rewarding environment. For over a century, our commitment to Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration has guided every interaction, shaping how we care for our patients and uplift one another. Today, as CHI Mercy Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. We are proud of our state-of-the-art care and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join CHI Mercy Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Pay Range

$17.67 - $24.96 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.