Environmental Support Associate

Children's Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Minnesota is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services worker to perform daily cleaning in patient and resident rooms, lounges, and clinics, following hospital standards. You will support a safe, clean environment and collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality care for children and families.

Experience in housekeeping and strong customer service are valued, with opportunities to contribute to a diverse, patient-centered workplace within a leading pediatric system.

Qualifications

• 6 months general housekeeping experience preferred.
• Customer service experience required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse patient and family populations.
• Demonstrated effective customer service skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team, using good judgment in completing work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning tasks for patient and resident rooms, nursing station, lounges, restrooms, offices, clinic areas, and other areas as assigned.
• Follow standard procedures of the Environmental Services Department and facility standards and objectives.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

About Children's Minnesota

Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.

Children's Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023's Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Department Overview

The Environmental Services Department provides cleaning and/or disinfecting services in all hospital areas. They are also responsible for the collection and management of infectious and solid waste, moves, set-ups, used equipment, recycling program, pest control, and environmental maintenance.

Position Summary

Under direct supervision, performs daily cleaning tasks for patient and resident rooms, nursing station, lounges, restrooms, offices, clinic areas, and any other areas assigned in accordance with standard procedures of the Environmental Services Department and in accordance with facility standards and objectives.

Experience

• 6 months general housekeeping experience preferred.
• Customer service experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse patient and family populations.
• Demonstrated effective customer service skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team, using good judgment in completing work assignments.

Physical Demands

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The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employee’s scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full‑time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.