Environmental Service Attendant I

PeaceHealth; Sedro-Woolley (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

403b retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking an Environmental Service Attendant I to join our full-time Day team in Sedro-Woolley. You will clean and sanitize patient rooms, corridors and common areas, restock supplies, and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment in alignment with hospital policies.

Prior housekeeping or healthcare experience is preferred; strong communication and customer service skills are required; driving license may be needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred or equivalent.
• Formal housekeeping experience preferred (1 year).
• Experience in hospital or healthcare setting preferred.
• May be required: Driver's License.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently with strong customer service.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect rooms, floors, fixtures and furnishings per procedures.
• Restock supplies and maintain housekeeping cart and areas.
• Set up furniture in conference rooms as needed.
• Respond to emergency cleaning needs promptly.
• Communicate with clinical staff to determine cleaning priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Customer service

Computer skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma preferred

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Environmental Service Attendant I for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $20.58 – $30.88. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the cleaning and sanitizing rooms, floors, fixtures and furnishings in assigned work area following established policies and procedures. Also responsible for performing other miscellaneous housekeeping duties such as replenishing supplies.

Details of the Position

• Ensures assigned areas are cleaned and disinfected according to departmental procedures. This may include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, spot cleaning carpets, washing walls, ceilings, furniture and fixtures, emptying trash, restocking supplies, washing and making beds.
• May set up furniture in conference rooms.
• Maintains housekeeping cart, restock paper receptacles, replace sharps containers, and orders supplies essential to the job. Cleans and stores equipment properly.
• Responds to emergency cleaning needs or housekeeping requires in a timely manner.
• In clinical areas, communicates with clinical personnel to determine priority of cleaning needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma Preferred: Or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year Preferred: Formal housekeeping experience
• Preferred: Experience in hospital or healthcare setting
• May be required: Drivers License
• Basic verbal and written communication skills. (Required)
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision. (Required)
• Strong customer service skills. (Required)
• Basic computer skills. (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Continuous moving around area.

• Continuous simple grasping.

• Frequent pushing/pulling: 36 lbs. initial force. 26 lbs. sustained force.

• Frequent reaching/ bending/ stooping.

• Lifting: Frequent 10 lbs.-25 lbs. Seldom 26 lbs.-50 lbs.

• Occasional carrying up to 20 lbs.

• Occasional squatting/ kneeling.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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