Environmental Services Tech/Housekeeping Assistant - FT Days

70000 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 15,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Direct access to earnings daily

Flexible scheduling options

Generous shift differentials

Salary increases

Compassionate leave

Education assistance

Scholarships and sponsorships

Continuing education

Years of service recognition program

Verizon and AT&T discounts

Hotel discounts

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson Village, Kansas, is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to maintain a safe, sanitary environment for patients and staff in a 65-bed facility. Responsibilities include cleaning rooms, hallways, lobbies, and restrooms, while following infection control guidelines and wearing protective equipment.

The role requires basic cleaning experience and a high school diploma or equivalent, with a supportive schedule and opportunities for education and advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of six months housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred.
• Ability to use computer and prior cleaning experience is helpful.
• Knowledge of materials, equipment, cleaning methods and cleaning chemicals is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines.
• Perform cleaning tasks including emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors.
• Clean patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms and other work areas to meet health standards.
• Wear proper protective equipment following guidelines.
• Keep storage, equipment and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
• Assist in laundry areas as appropriate.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30 Compensation: Salary Range: $11.00 - $17.00 Union Position: No Department Details Hutchinson Village is a 65-bed senior skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care services. Our staff is compassionate and dedicated to the residents.

The Good Samaritan Society is proud to be one of the largest non‑profit providers of senior services in the US. Since our founding in 1922, we have been driven by our mission and belief. We believe everyone deserves to be treated with respect, dignity, and compassion.

Some of the benefits to working at Good Samaritan Society are

• Competitive Compensation
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Flexible Scheduling Options Available
• Generous Shift Differentials
• Salary Increases
• Compassionate Leave
• Education Assistance
• Scholarships and Sponsorships
• Continuing Education
• Years of Service Recognition Program
• Verizon and AT&T Discounts
• Hotel Discounts Summary

Environmental Services Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas for patients/residents, visitors and associates by following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines.

Tasks that the individual will be responsible for include but not limited to; emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.

Job Description Demonstrate knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools and techniques in a healthcare environment; ability to apply this to provide a clean and sterile environment for patients/residents and facility staff.

May be responsible for the following locations to clean but not limited to; patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.

Wear the proper protective equipment following the appropriate guidelines.

Keep storage, equipment and carts well‑stocked, clean, and tidy.

Environmental Services Technicians will have access to pagers and other technology that they will be responsible to use appropriately when needed.

Assist in the laundry areas as appropriate.

Depending upon location and availability of programs, may have access to use of technology applications.

Physical activities include but not limited to, considerable use of arms and legs and moving of whole body; such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials.

Ability to lift and/or move up to 40-50lbs and push/pull up variable weight limits on flat surfaces or up and down ramps.

This position will require the individual to be on their feet for the majority of their shift.

May be exposed to certain levels of noise with the equipment in operation.

Depending on location of position, work hours will vary depending on patient/resident needs. This may include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Minimum of six months housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred. Ability to use computer and prior cleaning experience is helpful. Knowledge of materials, equipment, cleaning methods and cleaning chemicals is helpful. Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills are required. Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.