Environmental Services Attendant

La-Paz-Regional-Hospital-; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

La-Paz-Regional-Hospital- is seeking an Environmental Services Associate to perform cleaning of patient rooms and adjacent areas. You will be part of a team dedicated to a clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing environment with minimal disruption to patients and staff.

Key duties include dusting, mopping, disinfecting, waste handling, supply restocking, and equipment maintenance. Strong teamwork and clear communication with facility staff are essential to meet service quality goals.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team without continuous supervision.
• Ability to interpret verbal and written instructions.
• Effective communication by phone and verbally.
• Ability to read MSDS and cleaning chemical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas including patient rooms per policy and schedule.
• Empty hampers, trash, and manage soiled linens and waste.
• Restock supplies in all areas and maintain equipment cleanliness.
• Operate and log cleaning equipment, report repairs as needed.
• Perform special cleaning tasks when required, e.g., windows or walls.
• Assist patients and staff with questions and requests and support satisfaction goals.
• Monitor laundering machines for cleanliness of textiles.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Communication

MSDS reading

Job description

POSITION SUMMARYThis position performs all cleaning of patient rooms and/or assigned areas. Works as a member of the environmental service team to ensure the safety, health, and high morale of patients, visitors and staff by helping to provide a clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing environment with minimal interference to others.CORE FUNCTIONS1. Performs a variety of assigned cleaning tasks, including dusting, mopping, scrubbing, disinfecting, vacuuming and polishing according to departmental policy and procedures. Must plan the completion of these tasks daily. Performs other duties as directed.2. Empties hampers and transports of soiled linen. Empties trash containers and removes all trash. Empties all medical waste containers, including sharps.3. Inventories, restocks and replenish supplies such as toilet tissue, paper towels, hand soap, etcetera, located in all assigned areas of the facility.4. Maintains cleanliness of departmental equipment and notifies appropriate personnel as repairs become necessary. Protects equipment from damage by proper use; properly logs out and in equipment that has been used.5. May perform special projects such as: windows washing, wall washing, removing heavily soiled items or furnishings.6. Responds to questions and requests from patients, staff and visitors. Meets or exceeds goals for customer service satisfaction.7. This position monitors laundering machines to clean articles such as sheets, towels, rags, wiping cloths and filter cloths by performing the following duties.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSRequires the ability to work independently and as part of a team without continuous supervision. Must be able to interpret and respond to verbal and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively with others by phone and verbally. Must be able to read and understand material safety data sheets and instructions for mixing and use of cleaning chemicals, and able to fill out chemical identification stickers.May be required to possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPrevious related experience and familiarity with environmental services equipment and cleaning techniques is preferred.Additional related education and/or experience preferred.