Environmental Services Aide

Hartford HealthCare; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking personnel to maintain hospital cleanliness at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, CT. The role involves daily sanitization, waste handling and safe delivery of furniture and supplies, supporting a clean, safe patient environment.

Shifts include mornings with some weekend and holiday coverage, requiring reliable teamwork and good communication with colleagues and patients in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.
• Must have basic computer skills (email/basic internet).
• Ability to operate standard cleaning equipment such as carts, buffers and vacuums as trained.
• Ability to stay calm in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
• Effective communication and teamwork with patients, staff and health care workers.
• High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent Work Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes environment daily and with appropriate equipment to provide a clean and safe environment.
• Collects, transports and disposes of municipal, recycled and regulated medical waste, following regulations.
• Transports, moves and delivers furniture, equipment and other hospital items using carts and dollies, safely.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Computer basics

Cleaning equipment operation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Location Detail: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (10115)

Shift Detail: 7am-3:30pm every other weekend and holiday

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut. CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment.

Job Summary

• Cleans and sanitizes environment by completing daily, cycle, periodic, and project cleaning using appropriate equipment, chemicals and supplies, to provide a clean and safe environment.
• Collects, transports and disposes of municipal, recycled and regulated medical waste. As required, segregates and packages waste to comply with all local, state and federal regulations regarding waste management.
• Transports, moves and delivers furniture, equipment and other hospital related items as needed, using carts, hand trucks and dollies, in a safe manner.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English. Must be able to communicate effectively required
• Must be able to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information. Basic computer skills (including opening/reading email, basic internet use).
• Must have the ability to operate standard cleaning equipment such as (carts, burnishes, buffers auto-machines, vacuum cleaners, wet vacuums and other related equipment) as trained.
• Must have the ability to remain calm in a fast‑paced environment and handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and work well with all levels of patients, the public, and other health care workers.
• Exhibits initiative, flexibility and teamwork.
• High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent Work Experience preferred

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees— we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.