ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TECH I (Housekeeper)

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as an Environmental Services Technician in Norfolk. This full-time role involves maintaining cleanliness in patient areas, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment. You'll work collaboratively with a dedicated team, making a real difference in patient care. Enjoy a supportive culture that values community involvement and offers numerous opportunities for professional growth. With comprehensive benefits including educational assistance, generous paid time off, and wellness programs, this position is perfect for those passionate about healthcare and service excellence.

Benefits

Educational assistance up to $5,250 annually

Financial support for certifications

Referral bonus program up to $10,000

Up to 23 days of paid time off

403(B) with immediate company match

Paid life insurance

Wellness programs including mental health support

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required, with 1 year of housekeeping experience.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned areas in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.
• Use chemicals and equipment safely for cleaning tasks.

Skills

Communication

Reading Comprehension

Service Orientation

Speaking

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TECH I (Housekeeper)

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TECH I (Housekeeper)

Apply locations Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

Time Type: Full Time

Posted On: Posted 3 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: JR-69790

City/State: Norfolk, VA

Overview

Work Shift: First (Days) (United States of America)

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Full-time, Day Shift, Environmental Service Technician I (Housekeeper), located in Norfolk, Virginia.

Hours/Shift: Full-Time, Day Shift from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and work every other weekend.

Job Requirements:

• High School Grad or Equivalent/1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience required in lieu of High School/GED Diploma
• Communication, Reading Comprehension, Service Orientation, Speaking Required
• Preferred: Customer Service

Position Overview:

As an Environmental Services Technician with Sentara, you will be working with patients in housekeeping. This position's primary duties include cleaning the patients' rooms, hallways, and any spills. You will also have the option to be cross-trained in other areas. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients.

Click https://youtu.be/4h35Lx2SqTI to hear Sheron tell us about a day in the life of an Environmental Services Technician with Sentara Healthcare.

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

Sentara Benefits: We are setting the standard for medical excellence within a vibrant, creative, and highly productive workplace.

Sentara offers exciting benefits including:

• Educational assistance up to $5,250 annually
• Medbridge access for CEUs and patient home programs
• Sentara hosted education courses with employee discounts
• Financial support for certifications
• Generous student debt program (no work commitment required)
• Referral bonus program up to $10,000
• Up to 23 days of paid time off (includes personal, vacation and holidays); Up to 5 sick days annually (based on 40-hour work week); bereavement leave
• 403(B) with immediate company match, upon hire!
• 401(A): 3% of annual salary employer contribution (participating divisions)
• Adoption benefits up to $10,000
• Fertility benefits (procedures/medications/IVF) and Surrogacy/Gestational Carrier benefits up to $10,000 combined
• 4 weeks paid parental leave; caregiver leave up to 2 weeks
• Paid life insurance (1 times annual salary), short-term and long-term disability
• Other benefits include medical, dental, vision, auto, home, travel, pet insurance, local gym discounts
• Wellness programs to include an employee assistance program (mental health support)

For more information about our employee benefits click Benefits - Sentara

Click here to learn more about Sentara Norfolk General Hospital!

Job Summary:

Responsible for maintaining assigned area(s) in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition. Practices safe work habits through the appropriate use of chemicals, various equipment and cleaning applications to include damp dusting, mopping, scouring, scrubbing, stripping and polishing. Adheres to all regulatory standards for waste collection and transport.

Qualifications:

• HS - High School Grad or Equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI
• 1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience in lieu of High School Education

Skills:

• Communication
• Reading Comprehension
• Service Orientation
• Speaking

Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.