Environmental Service Attendant I

PeaceHealth; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking an Environmental Service Attendant I for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Day position in Oregon. This role cleans and sanitizes patient rooms, corridors and common areas following established procedures.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, 1 year of housekeeping experience preferred, and basic communication skills. Benefits include competitive total rewards and health coverage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of formal housekeeping experience preferred.
• Experience in hospital or healthcare setting preferred.
• May be required: Driver's License
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect assigned areas according to procedures (dusting, mopping, vacuuming, trash removal, restocking supplies).
• Set up furniture in conference rooms as needed.
• Maintain housekeeping cart and replenish supplies; restock sharps containers.
• Respond to emergency cleaning needs in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with clinical staff to prioritize cleaning in clinical areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Customer service

Driver's license

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Environmental Service Attendant I for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $19.29 – $29.59.

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

• Ensure that 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.
• Maintain housekeeping cart, restock paper receptacles, replace sharps containers, and orders supplies essential to the job. Clean and store equipment properly.
• Respond to emergency cleaning needs or housekeeping requires in a timely manner.
• In clinical areas, communicate 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)

Department / Location Specific Notes

• Project cleaning, such as defrosting and cleaning refrigerators, surgical cart and furniture cleaning.
• Operating Room Turnover, - will coordinate and document room turnovers to ensure they are cleaned and disinfected between surgical cases.
• Stocking and maintaining turnover supplies

Working Conditions

• 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.

EEO Aff