Environmental Services Associate

Hartford HealthCare; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits program

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare’s Hospital of Central Connecticut in Plainville is seeking a Housekeeping/Environmental Services team member for a Monday–Friday morning shift. You will maintain a clean and sanitary environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Under direct supervision, you will clean, transport and dispose of waste, and support the patient experience. Hartford HealthCare offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth within Connecticut’s leading healthcare network.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Basic computer skills are not required but can help with tasks.
• Must be able to read and understand oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes environment by completing daily, cycle, periodic, and project cleaning.
• Collects, transports and disposes of municipal, recycled and regulated medical waste.
• Transports, moves and delivers furniture, equipment and other hospital items as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location Detail: 201 N Mountain Road Plainville (10322)

Shift Detail: Monday to Friday morning shift

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.

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.

Job Responsibilities

Under direct supervision of the Housekeeping/Environmental Services manager, performs work of ordinary difficulty and assumes responsibilities in the area of Housekeeping/Environmental Services. General cleaning and routine related activities in assigned areas according to the department standards, policies and procedures. Maintains a clean and sanitary environment for patients, visitors and hospital personnel.

• 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

Minimum Requirements

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English. Must be able to communicate effectively.
• 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, burnishers, buffers, auto-machines, vacuum cleaners, wet vacuums and other related equipment) as trained.
• Valid CT Driver's License required
• 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.
• Works collaboratively with co-workers, nursing and others to enhance the Patient Experience.
• Ability to follow and adhere to all hospital and department policies, procedures and training requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent Work Experience

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.