Environmental Services Associate

hhccareers; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hospital of Central Connecticut, part of Hartford HealthCare, is hiring a Custodian/Environmental Services team member to keep patient areas clean and safe. You will operate cleaning equipment, handle waste, and help maintain a pleasant patient experience.

Requirements include fluency in English, ability to read instructions, valid CT driver’s license, basic computer skills, and a team-oriented attitude. High School Diploma or GED preferred. This is a full-time role with benefits.

Qualifications

• Must speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to follow instructions and effectively communicate.
• Experience operating cleaning equipment as trained.
• Valid CT Driver's License required.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Teamwork and ability to work with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes environment daily and per schedule.
• Collects, transports and disposes of municipal, recycled and regulated medical waste.
• Transports and delivers furniture and hospital items safely.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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:

• 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.

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 isyour moment.