Environmental Service Worker

IHA; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 1,653,000 - 2,204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center, Clinton, IA, is hiring an Environmental Service Worker to maintain a clean, infection-controlled environment across patient rooms, nursing units, and common areas. You will follow proper cleaning procedures and use the correct chemicals.

The role serves newborn to adult patients, requires basic reading and math, manual dexterity, and a collaborative approach. Full-time, day shift, every other weekend, with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Housekeeping experience preferred.
• Must have basic reading, writing and mathematics to measure and prepare cleaning chemicals safely.
• Manual dexterity is required to handle cleaning tools and equipment.
• Must work well in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean client rooms, nursing units, common areas and offices.
• Assist with patient care as needed.
• Follow unit-specific or special cleaning procedures.

Skills

Housekeeping

Manual dexterity

Reading

Math

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Description

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit, full-service community health system serving counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. With approximately 50,000 patient admissions every year, MercyOne Clinton operates 163 licensed beds. In addition to a wide range of traditional hospital services, MercyOne Clinton provides a continuum of care with specialized services in wound care, radiation oncology, dialysis, imaging, sleep disorders, therapy services, and skilled care. MercyOne Clinton has a staff of more than 800 employees, making it one of the community’s largest employers.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire an Environmental Service Worker.

As an Environmental Service Worker at MercyOne, you will clean client rooms, nursing units, special care units, nursing stations, lounges, lavatories, bathrooms, offices, and all other areas assigned in accordance with maintaining a clean, infection-controlled environment. Ages served range from newborn to adult.

• Uses the correct cleaning chemicals for the surface being cleaned in order to prevent permanent damage to all fixtures and equipment.
• Handles any patients' valuables or health system property that must be moved in order to clean any area with caution.
• Assists with patient care as needed.
• Understands and performs unit specific or special cleaning procedures.

Schedule

• Full time 1.0 (40 hours per week)
• Day shift
• Every other weekend

General Requirements

• Housekeeping experience is preferred.
• Basic reading, writing and mathematics normally acquired through an elementary level of education is required in order to measure and prepare cleaning compounds, read directions, and apply cleaning chemicals in a safe manner.
• Must have manual dexterity.
• Must clean isolation areas.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission and vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

Want to learn more about MercyOne Clinton? Click here: Find a Location Clinton, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Clinton

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.