Environmental Services I - Full Time - Days

bestcare; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System in Fremont is seeking a dedicated environmental services team member to provide daily cleaning and disinfection across hospital areas. The role supports a high standard of patient care by maintaining a safe, sanitary environment and responding to cleaning needs on a 7:00-3:30 schedule.

This position offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus, a Monday-Friday shift with every other weekend and holiday, and the opportunity to contribute to a compassionate, community-focused

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow written and verbal communication.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods.
• Lift/carry 20–50 lbs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily cleaning and disinfection of patient and non-patient areas.
• Maintain clean, sanitary environment following department guidelines.
• Ensure supplies are stocked and area is orderly; report issues promptly.
• Follow Infection Control policies and safety procedures.

Skills

Follow written and verbal instruction

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?

At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

$2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Location: Methodist Fremont Health Hospital

Address: 450 E 23rd St. - Omaha, NE

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 7am to 3:30pm with every other weekend & holiday

Provide daily cleaning/disinfecting of all patient and non-patient areas of the Hospital.

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions

Complete dismissal cleaning of patient/resident rooms following standard cleaning procedures to ensure a clean and aseptic environment.

• Utilize standard cleaning procedures.
• Maintain a 95% quality cleaning level on assigned areas during quality control inspections.
• Ensure departmental time standards are observed.

Complete daily cleaning of all areas according to departmental guidelines, providing a clean and sanitary environment.

• Look for conditions that require cleaning (e.g., spots, spills and trash, etc.) and correct or report issue in a timely manner.
• Maintain an orderly and clean supply area.
• Assigned areas completed as scheduled.
• Perform additional cleaning duties (e.g., wall washing, light fixture cleaning, lime removal, blind cleaning, etc.) as time permits in addition to completing projects.

Ensure chemicals are properly used when cleaning and sanitizing.

• Use chemicals safely and identify them by physical characteristics.

Report defects in the facility to appropriate department in a timely manner.

Maintain supplies to ensure adequate stock is available to complete daily cleaning duties.

• Supplies are ordered by the end of shift on Mondays and Thursdays.

Ensure Hospital and Department policies and procedures (i.e., 7 Step Procedure) are followed while performing job duties.

• Uses proper Infection Control guidelines.
• Practices and observes safety policies.

Schedule:

Mon-Fri 7am to 3:30pm with every other weekend & holiday

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) preferred.
• Minimum age requirement is 16 years old.

License/Certifications

• N/A

Experience

• N/A

Skills

• Must be able to follow written and verbal communication.

Physical Requirements

Physical

• Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs). Examples: Nurses, LPNs, and physical therapists.

Environmental

• Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise. Examples: Patient care providers and laboratory technicians.

Hazards

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Category 1: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials.

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affluent Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.