Environmental Services Specialist - Long-Term Care

Douglas County (NE); Nebraska; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas County Health Center in Nebraska is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping/Laundry Attendant to perform a range of duties including sanitizing, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, trash removal, and handling soiled laundry.

You will follow safety policies for biohazards and chemicals, collaborate with staff, and participate in quality assurance, with shifts that may vary and physical activity involved.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned duties (e.g. sanitizing, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, trash removal, gathering soiled laundry) using designated products and following dilution protocols.
• Follow safety policies and procedures for biohazards and chemical spills.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the public.
• Comply with Civil Service policies and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, department policies and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment.
• Assist in moving/arranging furniture and equipment.
• Transport clean laundry items and resident clothing to units.
• Empty and clean trash receptacles/smoking urns and disposal units; replace plastic liners and deliver refuse to designated collection areas.
• Stock laundry and/or housekeeping cart, and submit order forms for supplies replenishment.
• Perform dismissal cleaning of facility rooms.
• Heat seal identification tags to personal clothing.
• Operate and clean power equipment (e.g. vacuum, wet/dry vacuum, floor scrubber and buffer).
• Respond to emergency codes (e.g. red, green, silver, black).
• Attend in-service training programs and meetings.
• Participate in quality assurance activities.
• Assist in the placement of privacy and/or shower curtains.
• Report to work with regular, consistent attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned and directed.

Job description

Douglas County Health Center in Nebraska is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping/Laundry Attendant to perform a range of duties including sanitizing, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, trash removal, and handling soiled laundry.

You will follow safety policies for biohazards and chemicals, collaborate with staff, and participate in quality assurance, with shifts that may vary and physical activity involved.