Environmental Services Associate I - Jay Hospital

Indiana University Health; Portland (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Evening/night differential

Paid time off

Advancement opportunities

Team environment

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Portland, IN seeks an Environmental Services Aide to maintain a clean, safe hospital environment. This 20 hours/week role at Jay Hospital supports cleaning of patient rooms, offices, clinics, and public spaces with a focus on infection control.

No prior experience is required; responsibilities include following disinfection protocols, waste removal, and collaboration with clinical teams. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• No prior experience required.
• Must wear protective equipment as required by environment/regulations.
• Physical requirements include standing, bending, lifting up to 35 lbs or more.
• Ability to operate light cleaning equipment in patient care areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning and sanitizing to support a safe, clean environment.
• Clean and sanitize patient rooms, offices, clinics, and public spaces.
• Support patient safety through high-quality cleaning and infection control practices.
• Apply disinfection protocols and follow hospital policies.
• Conduct hazardous and biohazardous waste removal per regulations and protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Hours: 20 hrs/wk - based on the needs of the unit - 6:30am-3pm or 3pm-11:30pm

Location: Jay Hospital 500 W Votaw St, Portland, IN 47371

Are you looking for a role that showcases your passion and excitement about helping others? Would you like to be a part of a team that is celebrated for making a difference in the lives of every patient? We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day!

What we offer:

• Great benefits including Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance that you can sign up for within your first 30 days if you are regularly scheduled 24 hrs/wk or more!
• Hourly differential for evenings/nights/weekends/holidays!
• A supportive and team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off and more!

What you will do:

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.

What you will need:

• 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.