Environmental Services Aide Associate

St Claire; Morehead, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

UK St. Claire in Morehead, KY seeks an Environmental Services/Laundry Associate to support residents and staff by cleaning, sterilizing, and stocking supplies. Responsibilities include transporting laundry, maintaining infection control, and ensuring a safe, sanitary environment.

The role requires high school diploma or equivalent and 0-2 years in a healthcare setting. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs and standard safety practices apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or related healthcare experience.
• 0-2 years in healthcare, clinical setting, or related field.
• Experience with sanitation, cleaning, and infection control preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate sterilizers and cleaning equipment to maintain facility cleanliness.
• Follow safety procedures and wear required safety gear.
• Record sterilizer temperatures and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Inspect and perform basic maintenance on cleaning equipment.
• Clean and disinfect patient rooms and common areas per policy.

Skills

Safety procedures

Infection control

Cleaning & sanitation

Equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Tools

Sterilizers

Electric cleaning equipment

Cleaning supplies

Job description

At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.

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

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.

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Department: Environmental Services Shift: Day (United States of America) Time Type: Full time Address: 222 Medical Circle City, State: Morehead, 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.