Environmental Svc Aide

Catholic Health Services; Sayville (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health Services in Sayville, NY, seeks an Environmental Services Aide to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for patients, residents, visitors, and staff. You will clean and disinfect patient rooms, offices, hallways, and common areas while following safety and infection-control procedures.

The role requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and reliability are essential.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain professionalism.
• Training may be provided; prior healthcare housekeeping experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Clean patient and common areas, offices, and hallways.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and disinfect surfaces.
• Handle cleaning chemicals and PPE according to safety procedures.
• Report hazards or supply shortages to supervisor.

Job description

Overview

An Environmental Services Aide plays an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for patients, residents, visitors, and staff. Environmental Services Aides are responsible for cleaning and disinfecting different areas of a facility while following safety and infection-control procedures. Their work helps prevent the spread of germs and contributes to the overall comfort, health, and well‑being of everyone in the facility.

Job Details

The Environmental Services Aide is responsible for performing a variety of cleaning and sanitation duties throughout the facility. Duties may include cleaning patient or resident rooms, offices, hallways, bathrooms, common areas, and other assigned spaces. The aide sweeps, mops, vacuums, dusts, empties trash, and disinfects frequently touched surfaces.

Environmental Services Aides must properly use cleaning chemicals, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE) according to facility policies and safety guidelines. They are also responsible for keeping cleaning supplies and equipment organized and reporting safety hazards, maintenance concerns, or supply shortages to their supervisor.

The position requires attention to detail, reliability, good communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The aide should be able to follow instructions and maintain a professional and respectful attitude when interacting with patients, residents, visitors, and other employees. Previous experience in housekeeping, healthcare, hospitality, or environmental services may be helpful, although training may be provided.

The job may require standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling for extended periods. Depending on the facility, the Environmental Services Aide may work different shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Salary Range

USD $21.50 - USD $26.80 /Hr.

The Environmental Services Aide is an essential member of the facility's support team. By maintaining clean and sanitary surroundings and following proper safety and infection‑control procedures, the aide helps create a healthy and comfortable environment for everyone. This position requires responsibility, teamwork, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to cleanliness and safety.