Environmental Services Technician- Housekeeper (Per Diem)

North Country HealthCare, Inc.; Conway (NH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

North Conway Clinic is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to clean patient rooms, nursing units, offices, and common areas. The role requires following procedures, using approved chemicals, and maintaining a safe, sanitary environment as directed by management.

We offer an opportunity to contribute to infection control standards in a hospital setting, with responsibilities including restrooms, waiting areas, and corridors, reporting to the EVS supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must read, understand written documents and write.
• Ability to read housekeeping schedules and follow directions.
• After training, able to work independently with little supervision.
• Prior EVS experience in a healthcare facility preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Clean patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors.
• Demonstrate ability to utilize the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
• Report to the Supervisor, Materials Management/Housekeeping/Laundry.
• Maintain the North Conway Clinic environment in a clean and safe manner consistent with established standards.

Skills

Reading and writing

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Summary

Under general direction, cleans all areas of the hospital by performing routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors. Demonstrate ability to utilize the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure. Reports to the Supervisor, Materials Management/Housekeeping/Laundry. The Environmental Services (EVS) Technician is responsible for maintaining the North Conway Clinic environment in a clean and safe manner consistent with standards established by Administration in conjunction with the Infection Control and Safety Committees.

Under general direction, cleans all areas of the hospital by performing routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors. Demonstrate ability to utilize the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure. Reports to the Supervisor, Materials Management/Housekeeping/Laundry. The Environmental Services (EVS) Technician is responsible for maintaining the North Conway Clinic environment in a clean and safe manner consistent with standard established by Administration in conjunction with the Infection Control and Safety Committees.

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $17.34/hr - $21.68/hr - $23.41/hr. Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's applicable experience, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school education or equivalent is not required, but one must be able to read, understand written documents and write.
• Ability to read housekeeping schedules and follow oral directions.
• After training, be able to work independently with little supervision.
• Prior EVS experience in a Healthcare Facility preferred.
• Strong inter-personal skills are necessary.

About AVH

The major strength of Androscoggin Valley Hospital (AVH) is found in its wide network of specialists who provide care throughout Coos and portions of Carroll County, NH. With wide-ranging specialties including, but not limited to, Audiology, Urology, Ear, Nose, Throat/Allergy, OB/GYN, Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, and General Surgery, a number of our providers travel to multiple North Country locations, providing a seamless and convenient patient experience. A 25-bed critical access hospital, AVH also offers state-of-the-art Imaging technology: Mammography, CT Scan, Ultrasound, and MRI all received Gold Seal Accreditation from the American College of Radiology. AVH proudly offers a full complement of Physical Therapy services (Inpatient, Outpatient, and off-site) as well as Occupational Therapy (Inpatient and Outpatient.) The close relationship that AVH enjoys with Coos County Family Health Services yields multiple off-site Laboratory locations within their primary care clinics. Named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by iVantage numerous times, the providers, nurses, staff, and volunteers work tirelessly to personify the Hospital’s Mission to Deliver the Best Healthcare Experience to Every Patient, Every Day.

About North Country Healthcare (NCH)

North Country Healthcare is a non-profit affiliation of four medical facilities, Androscoggin Valley Hospital, North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, and Weeks Medical Center, located in the White Mountains Region of New Hampshire. NCH includes numerous physicians and medical providers at multiple locations. This leading comprehensive healthcare network which employs hundreds of highly-trained individuals delivers integrated patient care through three community hospitals, specialty clinics, and home health and hospice services. NCH remains committed to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. North Country Healthcare is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources department at the affiliate to which you are applying.

Please Note

All new hires are required to attend a mandatory three-day orientation at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, NH. This orientation provides essential training, compliance information, and an introduction to our organizational culture to ensure a smooth and successful transition into your role. Attendance on all three days is required for onboarding completion. Additionally, if Weeks Medical Center is not your designated home base, you will be eligible for travel reimbursement in accordance with our standard travel policy.