Environmental Services Aide Associate

King's Daughters; Ashland, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

UK King's Daughters in Ashland, KY is seeking a part-time Environmental Services teammate to handle cleaning, linen, and waste duties, ensuring a safe and homelike environment for residents, staff and visitors. You will operate sterilizers and cleaning equipment, disinfect rooms, restock supplies, and follow safety procedures.

The role requires high school diploma and 0–2 years in healthcare or related fields.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–2 years in healthcare or related setting; paid experience preferred.
• Part-time role; shift: Day; Ashland, KY.

Responsibilities

• Operate sterilizers and cleaning equipment to dispose of infectious waste and maintain facility cleanliness.
• Follow safety procedures and wear protective equipment.
• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, operating rooms, and common areas.
• Manage soiled linen and laundry to support infection control.
• Stock cleaning carts and secure housekeeping materials.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Safety awareness

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Summary

Responsible for the distribution and storage of reusable linen, garments, and other items. Provides cleaning services to ensure a safe, sanitary, comfortable, and homelike environment for residents, staff, and the public. Handles, folds, sorts, processes, and transports laundry and linen throughout the facility to maintain adequate supplies for resident needs. Performs duties in accordance with facility policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations, to support an environment that enhances residents’ quality of life.

Essential Functions

• Operates sterilizers and electric cleaning equipment to dispose of infectious waste and maintain facility cleanliness.
• Follows safety procedures, wears required safety equipment, and reports unsafe conditions.
• Records and adjusts sterilizer temperatures to maintain compliance with regulations.
• Inspects and maintains equipment, performing preventative maintenance and documenting findings.
• Cleans and disinfects patient rooms, operating rooms, common areas, and furnishings according to policies and schedules.
• Mixes and uses cleaning chemicals and solutions as required.
• Collects, sorts, and processes soiled linen and laundry, maintaining infection control standards.
• Stocks cleaning carts and supplies, replenishes bathroom items, and secures housekeeping materials.
• Disposes of trash, bio-hazardous, and other waste materials in accordance with facility policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent experience.

Experience Requirement

0-2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

N/A

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 1. Never
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• I. Working in confined spaces: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• K. Job-related travel: 1. Never
• L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• O. Radiation: 1. Never
• P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects over 50 pounds; performing tasks with repetitive motions; and occasional risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning equipment or materials. Also involves some exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, burns, cuts/punctures, and bloodborne or airborne pathogens.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department

Environmental Services

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Time Type

Part time

Address

2201 Lexington Avenue City, State: Ashland, Kentucky

Our growth is creating opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.