Environmental Services Technician (Laundry Focus)

Lutheran Homes & Health Service Inc; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Homes & Health Service Inc is seeking an Environmental Services Associate to maintain cleanliness in resident rooms, common areas, and staff spaces. Responsibilities include disinfecting, mopping, waste handling, and ensuring safety compliance in a healthcare/senior living setting.

You will work to preserve a positive image, support resident rights, and collaborate with other disciplines while maintaining good attendance and on-call availability.

Qualifications

• Commitment to quality outcomes and services for all individuals.
• Ability to relate well to all individuals and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and organize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and promotes effective communication with all individuals.
• Cleans assigned areas including resident rooms, common areas, and staff spaces.
• Operates cleaning equipment and handles waste in a safe, compliant manner.
• Cross-trains to work in all areas of the community.
• Adheres to safety codes and uses PPE as required.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Decision making

Adaptability

Organization

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the cleanliness and servicing of an assigned area, care and cleaning of resident rooms, apartments, common areas, and employee work areas. Applies safety procedures and precautions as appropriate in healthcare/senior living setting and with material handling and disposal. Works collectively within the department to ensure that the facility is clean and safe for residents, visitors, and staff.

This position is accountable to the Environmental Services Supervisor

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains and actively promotes effective communication with all individuals.
• Maintains a positive image of the entity in the community keeping in alignment with our mission, vision, and values.
• Responsible for on-call services, as assigned.
• Perform various cleaning tasks in assigned area of skilled nursing, assisted living and independent living. Tasks include disinfecting, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, removing garbage or hazardous waste, clean furniture, windows, stairs, doors, bathrooms, and remove soiled linens.
• Cross-train to work in all areas of the community.
• Perform periodic jobs such as wall washing, drapery/curtain washing, vents, blinds, etc.
• Clean up unexpected accidents, spills, blood, and body wastes.
• Operate floor-cleaning machine, buffers, wet/dry vacuum, etc.
• Be aware of Material Safety Data Sheets information for all Housekeeping areas.
• Know all safety codes, i.e. fire, tornado, disaster, etc.
• Be knowledgeable of all chemicals, disinfectants, equipment, supplies and the appropriate use in all areas of the hospital and clinics.
• Will use personal protective equipment (PPE) when dealing with blood and body fluids following standard universal precautions
• Will read and adhere to resident rights agreement & report any violations immediately.
• Will only perform tasks in which they have been trained and will not operate equipment without proper instruction.
• Will maintain a calm, composed attitude when dealing with difficult residents and families.
• Will maintain good attendance and take breaks only as assigned.
• Will work cooperatively with all disciplines.
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Commitment to quality outcomes and services for all individuals.
• Ability to relate well to all individuals.
• Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to understand and retain instructions and organize tasks.
• Tolerant of interruptions and flexible when changes occur.
• Tolerant of hands being repeatedly exposed to water, lotions, chemicals or protective gloves.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school degree or equivalent required.