Environmental Services Aide

MONTROSE HEALTH CENTER OPERATIONS LLC; Montrose (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Montrose Health Center Operations LLC is seeking an Environmental Services Aide to maintain a clean, sanitary, and comfortable home-like environment for residents, staff, and visitors. You will follow infection prevention practices and cleaning schedules, ensuring high-touch surfaces and shared equipment are disinfected.

The role emphasizes teamwork, dependability, and attentiveness to residents’ privacy and dignity while performing cleaning duties and supporting facility operations.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping or environmental services experience preferred but not required.
• Basic safety and infection prevention knowledge preferred.
• Ability to follow cleaning schedules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning of resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, and offices.
• Disinfect high-touch surfaces and shared equipment.
• Dispose of trash and waste properly and on schedule.
• Report maintenance concerns and safety hazards promptly.
• Maintain organized housekeeping carts and supplies.
• Assist with room prep for admissions, discharges, and changes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Physical stamina

Job description

The Environmental Services Aide is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, safe, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors at Montrose Health Center. This position plays an important role in infection prevention, resident satisfaction, and maintaining a welcoming, homelike environment.Essential Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesPerform daily cleaning and sanitizing of resident rooms, bathrooms, hallways, common areas, offices, and other designated areas.Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and disinfect surfaces according to facility cleaning schedules.Follow proper infection prevention and control procedures, including appropriate use of cleaning chemicals and personal protective equipment (PPE).Collect and properly dispose of trash and waste.Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces and shared equipment.Maintain housekeeping carts, equipment, and cleaning supplies in a clean, organized, and safe manner.Report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, and damaged equipment to the appropriate personnel.Respect residents' privacy, dignity, personal belongings, and individual preferences while performing cleaning duties.Assist with room preparation for new admissions, discharges, and room changes.Complete assigned cleaning schedules and documentation as required.Work collaboratively with the Environmental Services team and other departments.Perform additional duties as assigned to support facility operations.Performance ExpectationsMaintain assigned areas in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition.Complete daily responsibilities efficiently and with attention to detail.Follow established cleaning schedules, safety procedures, and infection control standards.Demonstrate dependability, teamwork, and a willingness to assist others.Promote a positive, respectful, and homelike environment for residents.Communicate concerns promptly and professionally.Core ValuesAll Environmental Services Aides are expected to demonstrate Montrose Health Center's core values:Kindness • Commitment • Integrity • Accountability • CollaborationOur Environmental Services team plays an essential role in making Montrose Health Center a safe, clean, comfortable, and welcoming place for our residents to call home.Previous housekeeping or environmental services experience preferred but not required.Knowledge of basic cleaning procedures and infection prevention practices preferred.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.Ability to communicate respectfully with residents, families, and coworkers.Ability to perform physical tasks, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting as required by the position.