Environmental Services Associate

Adventist Health

The Dalles (OR)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A healthcare organization located in The Dalles, Oregon, is seeking an Environmental Services Associate to maintain cleanliness and an aesthetic environment at their hospital. The role requires performing routine cleaning tasks in various departments and ensuring the safety and well-being of patients. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and some experience in environmental services. This is a full-time position with entry-level requirements.

Qualifications

High School Education/GED or equivalent is preferred.
Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience is preferred.
Environmental services experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness and aesthetic environment for the hospital.
Perform general cleaning tasks in patient rooms and hospital areas.
Transport trash and hazardous waste to disposal areas.

Skills

Environmental services experience

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a team

Education

High School Education/GED

Associate’s/Technical Degree

Job description

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Job Description

In the heart of The Dalles, Oregon, Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has served the Columbia River Gorge community since 1901. We are comprised of a 49-bed hospital, various medical offices, home health, a birthing center and a vast scope of services located throughout The Dalles and the surrounding areas. The Dalles is known for its picturesque views of the Columbia River, local charm and delicious downtown restaurants and bakeries. There is something for everyone in this scenic community.

Job Summary

Maintains an acceptable level of cleanliness and an improved aesthetic environment for the hospital. Performs a variety of general cleaning tasks. Performs daily and discharge cleaning of patient rooms.

Job Requirements

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Environmental services experience: Preferred

Essential Functions

Performs hospital-wide trash pick-up. Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.
Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, departments, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, and stairways. Performs daily, discharges and transfer cleaning of Patient rooms. Cleans Isolation rooms as per procedures.
Cleans upholstered furniture and draperies. Dusts furniture, washes walls, ceilings, woodwork blinds windows, door panels and sills. Sweeps dusts and damp mops hard floors. Sweeps, hotkeys or vacuums carpeted floors. Defrosts and cleans refrigerator/freezer units.
Supplies soap, lotions, towels, gloves, and washcloth dispensers with supplies on a regular basis or as needed. Exchange sharps containers as needed. Distributes, collects and processes linens.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

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