Environmental Services Attendant, Full Time

Millinocket Regional Hospital; Lewiston (ME); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Millinocket Regional Hospital is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to join their Environmental Services team. This full-time position offers a starting pay of $18.00 per hour and includes responsibilities ranging from cleaning patient rooms to maintaining common areas. The role is crucial for ensuring safety and cleanliness within the hospital environment, helping to provide exceptional care to the community.

Benefits

Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program

Medical plan with enhanced benefits

Dental and Vision plans

401(k) or 403(b) retirement savings plans

Tuition assistance and student loan repayment

Comprehensive Wellness Program

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred.
• Ability to learn and use established techniques for the compliant completion of duties.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Cleans offices, patients’ rooms, and common areas thoroughly.
• Empties trash and replenishes supplies.
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Professionalism

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience

Job description

At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Housekeeper to join our EVS team!

This is a full time, benefits eligible position. ?

Starting pay is $18.00 per hour.

The Environmental service attendant may work in any location on CMH premises. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but CMH may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among accounts, depending on business necessities, patient requirements and applicable industry standards.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred.

What It’s Like Working At CMH:

We are all about our team members growth and health. That why we prioritize work/life balance, community-based wellness initiatives and tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for ALL of our team members.

CMH offers a robust benefits package that includes:

• Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Medical plan with enhanced Tier 1 benefits provided within the CMH system.
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Basic Life insurance at no cost
• Supplemental Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) or 403(b) retirement savings plans
• Tuition IO partnership for student loan repayment assistance and tuition assistance
• Family leave program for Parental Leaves
• Comprehensive Wellness Program

Essential Duties:

• Cleans offices, patients’ rooms, common areas, lavatories, halls, food service areas, and any other areas that may require attention.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, polishes floors and vacuums hallways, stairs and office space.
• Cleans light fixtures, ceilings and vents, walls, mattresses, furniture, windows and window coverings.
• Will be required to properly and safely use cleaning chemicals per manufacturer and CMH standards.
• Empties trash and garbage containers.
• Replenishes supplies.
• May shampoo and cleans carpets or buff and polish floors which will require the use of mechanical equipment.
• May change sheets and replenish linens.
• May perform routine equipment maintenance and make minor repairs.
• Moves furniture and sets-up tables and chairs.
• Notifies supervisor concerning need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment.
• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
• Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work.
• Ability to adhere to and follow/exercise guidelines pertaining to HIPAA laws and the proper handling and maintaining of an environment where protected health information (PHI) is safeguarded.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

•Ability to learn and use established techniques for the efficient and compliant completion of duties.

• Ability to present self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.

• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.

• Ability to maintain a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers and patient representatives.

• Ability to provide clear directions and respond accordingly to employees.

• Must have basic phone and computer skills (email, texting, etc.).

• Good attention to detail.

• Ability to work well under pressure.

• Adequate/reasonable oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to work well alone and in a team.

• Ability to use all relevant electronic and communication devices.

• Knowledge of and proficiency in all OSHA and local requirements related to all assigned work.

• Knowledge of proper and safe use of applicable custodial equipment.

• Willingness to be open to learning and growing.

• Appropriate maturity of judgment and behavior.

• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance.

• Attends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity in light of CMH time and attendance policy and/or patient operating hours.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

• Must comply with any dress code requirements.

• Must be able to work weekends and some holidays.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!