Environmental Services Aide (Mid-shift coverage)

UR Thompson Health; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 24,907 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Health is seeking a dedicated environmental services associate to maintain a sanitary, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, residents, visitors, and staff.

This role requires weekend and holiday availability, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and adherence to infection-control standards. Thompson Health encourages applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates cleaning and disinfecting in patient care areas.
• Follows infection control and safety procedures.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Organizes duties and prioritizes work efficiently.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of cleaning tasks in all areas to maintain a sanitary, pleasant, and safe environment.
• Complies with infection control, safety, and cleanliness requirements per regulatory standards.

Skills

Cleaning / disinfecting

Infection control procedures

Work with minimal supervision

Prioritization / time management

Interdepartmental collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Schedule

Regular shift: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM - Weekend availability required, holiday availability required, including rotating holidays as needed.

Flexibility to work additional shifts or adjust schedule based on departmental and operational needs.

Main Function

• Performs a variety of cleaning tasks in all areas to maintain a sanitary, pleasant, and safe environment for patients, residents, visitors, and associates.
• Must comply with all infection control, safety, and cleanliness requirements as mandated by JCAHO, OSHA, DOH, and other regulatory agencies.

Required Job‑Specific Competencies

• Demonstrates skill in cleaning/disinfecting various rooms for patient care and treatment.
• Knowledge of cleaning, disinfecting, infection control, and safety procedures.
• Can work with minimal supervision.
• Able to organize cleaning duties and prioritize work to complete assignments efficiently.
• Maintains collaborative working relationships with nursing and other departments.
• Actively guards the confidentiality of sensitive information, including but not limited to the patients, staff, and the health system.

The Complexity Of Duties

• Performs a variety of cleaning duties following established procedures.
• Uses judgment, creativity, resourcefulness, and planning to complete work efficiently and overcome obstacles.
• Uses judgment and sensitivity to respond to patients, visitors, and associates.

Education

• Prefer high school diploma or GED.

Experience

• Prefer 1 to 2 years of work experience.

Availability

• Able to work a day shift, including rotating weekends and holidays.
• Pay Range: $18.08 - $20.00
• Starting Rate: Based on experience
• Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.