Healthcare Environmental Services Associate I

ChristianaCare; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is hiring Environmental Services Associates to maintain a clean, safe environment for patients, visitors, and caregivers. You will help ensure infection prevention, regulatory readiness, and excellent patient experiences through thorough cleaning and sanitation.

The role requires adherence to safety protocols, strong customer service, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with healthcare cleaning practices preferred.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and environmental services in healthcare.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
• Ability to safely handle cleaning chemicals and follow safety protocols.
• Comfort with smartphones and work-assignment apps.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, isolation areas, and clinical spaces per infection prevention protocols.
• Safely use cleaning chemicals, dilution systems, and PPE per SDS and regulations.
• Deliver exceptional service to patients, visitors, physicians, and staff.
• Report environmental hazards, safety concerns, and equipment issues.
• Support infection prevention initiatives and regulatory readiness.
• Maintain cleaning equipment, carts, and supplies in an organized state.
• Properly dispose of trash and regulated waste per guidelines.
• Respond promptly to work requests and department communications.
• Participate in required training and competency assessments.

Skills

Environmental services

Infection prevention

Customer service

Independent work

Safety protocols

Smartphone proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

ChristianaCare is hiring Environmental Services Associates to maintain a clean, safe environment for patients, visitors, and caregivers. You will help ensure infection prevention, regulatory readiness, and excellent patient experiences through thorough cleaning and sanitation.

The role requires adherence to safety protocols, strong customer service, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare setting.