Environmental Services Associate

Indiana University Health, Inc.; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Bedford Hospital is seeking a part-time Environmental Services Associate to clean and sanitize patient rooms, offices, clinics and public spaces. The role requires following infection prevention protocols and collaborating with clinical teams to ensure patient safety and smooth care flow.

The position involves weekend shifts and a weekday shift, with physical duties including standing, bending, lifting up to 35–80% of the time, and wearing protective equipment as required. Training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred.
• No previous experience required.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment and clothing as required by environment/regulations.
• Physical requirements include standing, bending, lifting up to 80% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provides cleaning and sanitizing services to support a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
• Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms, offices, clinics, and public spaces.
• Supports patient safety through consistent and high-quality service.
• Supports cleaning/disinfection of high-acuity clinical areas.
• Follows disinfection protocols using approved tools per infection control standards.
• Performs hazardous and biohazardous waste removal per safety regulations.
• Communicates and collaborates with clinical teams to support patient safety and care flow.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Schedule: This position is every other weekend with 1 shift during the week; 6:00am- 2:30pm

Location: Bedford Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Provides cleaning and sanitizing services to support a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
• Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms, offices, clinics, clinical and procedural areas, and public spaces.
• Supports patient safety through consistent and high-quality service.
• Demonstrates ability to support the cleaning and disinfection of high-acuity clinical and procedural areas.
• Applies disinfection protocols and utilizes approved cleaning tools in accordance with infection control standards and hospital policy.
• Conducts hazardous and biohazardous waste removal in compliance with safety regulations and infection prevention protocols.
• Proactively communicates and collaborates with clinical teams to ensure cleaning processes support patient safety and care flow.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred.
• No previous experience required.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment/clothing required by the environment or government regulations such as gowns, gloves, goggles, rubber-soled closed-toe footwear, etc.
• Physical requirements to include: reaching, standing for long periods of time, squatting, bending, carrying and/or lifting supplies and equipment weighing 35 lbs. or more, up to 80% of the time.
• Requires the ability to operate light floor equipment for cleaning floors in patient care areas.
• Requires the ability to climb ladders.
• Requires the ability to clean areas that require technical cleaning including IR/Cardiac Cath/Mother-Baby/NICU/OR/ED.