Healthcare Environmental Services Associate I

ChristianaCare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking an Environmental Services Associate to maintain a clean, safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors in our healthcare facility. You will be responsible for cleaning patient rooms, offices, and common areas, restocking supplies, and following infection prevention policies.

The role emphasizes high-quality customer service, ability to work independently or as a team, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, especially regarding patient information.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize patient rooms, offices, common areas, and ancillary hospital spaces.
• Maintain carts and equipment in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Restock paper products, soap, and other supplies throughout assigned areas.
• Clean and disinfect isolation and precaution rooms per infection control policies.
• Collect and transport trash and soiled linen from assigned areas.
• Remove bulk waste and transport trash to designated compactor locations.
• Maintain clean and organized Environmental Services closets throughout the facility.
• Respond to Environmental Services calls and assignments using department devices.
• Attend required department meetings, in-service training, and educational programs.
• Report maintenance concerns, damaged equipment, hazards, and safety issues to leadership.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Housekeeping

Infection prevention

Smartphone usage

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

ChristianaCare is seeking an Environmental Services Associate to maintain a clean, safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors in our healthcare facility. You will be responsible for cleaning patient rooms, offices, and common areas, restocking supplies, and following infection prevention policies.

The role emphasizes high-quality customer service, ability to work independently or as a team, and adherence to safety standards.