EVS Operations Coordinator - Patient Care Environment

Avera Health; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sioux Center Health in Sioux Center, IA is seeking an Environmental Services Coordinator to lead daily housekeeping operations across multiple sites. You will coordinate staff, monitor cleaning standards, and ensure a safe, welcoming environment for patients, residents, and staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of laundry or housekeeping experience, preferably in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years' experience in laundry or housekeeping.
• Prior hospital setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily environmental services operations and staffing assignments.
• Monitor workflow to ensure patient rooms, resident rooms, public areas and support spaces are cleaned according to standards.
• Assist with scheduling and staffing adjustments to meet operational needs.
• Serve as a resource and point of contact for EVS staff during assigned shifts.
• Monitor compliance with infection prevention and environmental cleaning protocols.
• Conduct routine inspections and quality audits of patient care areas and public spaces.
• Assist with implementation of cleaning procedures per CDC, OSHA, CMS, and facility guidelines.
• Ensure proper use of cleaning chemicals, equipment and PPE.
• Provide orientation, training, and ongoing coaching to environmental services employees.
• Reinforce departmental policies, procedures, and performance expectations.
• Assist with employee performance documentation and corrective action as directed by leadership.
• Assist with readiness for inspections, surveys, and accreditation reviews.
• Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies, chemicals, linens, and equipment.
• Ensure equipment is maintained, repaired, and operated safely.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sioux Center Health in Sioux Center, IA is seeking an Environmental Services Coordinator to lead daily housekeeping operations across multiple sites. You will coordinate staff, monitor cleaning standards, and ensure a safe, welcoming environment for patients, residents, and staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of laundry or housekeeping experience, preferably in a hospital setting.