Environmental Services Technician, Long Term Care (LTC)

Good Samaritan; Osceola (NE); On-site; USD 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Osceola, NE is hiring an Environmental Services Technician to maintain a safe, clean environment in resident rooms and common areas. You will follow infection control and safety guidelines, perform floor care, waste handling, and maintain supplies while using appropriate PPE.

The role requires a High School diploma (preferred) and prior housekeeping or healthcare custodial experience. Part-time schedule with day shifts and about 20 hours per week; benefits available per policy.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and common areas.
• Empty waste baskets and manage waste according to guidelines.
• Sweep, scrub, wax, and polish floors using appropriate equipment.
• Follow infection control and safety procedures while performing duties.
• Wear PPE as required and keep storage areas clean and organized.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Healthcare custodial experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS NE Osceola Ctr

Location: Osceola, NE

Address: 600 Center Dr, Osceola, NE 68651, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Part time

Weekly Hours: 20.00

Starting Rate: $11.00 - $17.00

Job 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.

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.

Benefits

• Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
• Good Samaritan 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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].
• Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0273000

Job Function: Facilities and General Services

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