Environmental Services I - Full Time - Days

Nebraska Methodist Health System; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a dedicated environmental services staff member at Methodist Fremont Health Hospital in Fremont, NE. You will perform daily cleaning and disinfection across patient and non-patient areas, following established procedures to ensure a clean, aseptic environment.

Schedule: Mon-Fri 7am–3:30pm with every other weekend and holiday. Minimum job requirements include a high school diploma or GED and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal communication.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods and lift 20–50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning and disinfection of all hospital areas.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment according to departmental guidelines.
• Follow standard cleaning procedures and safety policies.
• Complete tasks within time standards and report issues promptly.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

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. - Fremont, 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.

• 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.

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