Housekeeper Environmental Services as-needed mixed shifts (Baker City)

Saint Alphonsus; Baker City (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Baker City, Oregon is seeking an as-needed Environmental Services Technician (Housekeeper). This part-time role involves disinfecting patient areas, handling medical waste and cleanliness projects, and assisting patients and visitors with directions and information.

Shifts are rotating, 5am-1:30pm or 11am-7:30pm, including weekdays and weekends. This position does not include benefits.

Responsibilities

• Disinfect patient treatment, invasive care areas, staff, and visitor areas to maximize infection prevention, enhance patient safety, ensure EOC compliance and enhance the visual appeal of assigned areas in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Perform collection, storage, and disposal of general medical, biohazard, pharmaceutical, chemotherapy, sharps and soiled linen products from patient treatment areas in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Interact verbally with patients and visitors to provide directions, hospital information, guest room services and general hospitality.
• Perform project work to include cubicle curtain changes, construction cleanup, floor refinishing, carpet cleaning, wall washing, refrigerator cleaning, and other projects as assigned.
• Prepares patient rooms, exam rooms and patient support areas for new patients including disinfection, bed making, floor care, and supplies replenishment in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description:

Position Purpose: Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Baker City, Oregon is hiring an as-needed Environmental Services Technician (Housekeeper).

**This position does not offer benefits**

In this position, we expect that you will work 5am-1:30pm or 11am-7:30pm. Shifts can be during the week and/or on weekends.

What You Will Do:

• Disinfect patient treatment, invasive care areas, staff, and visitor areas to maximize infection prevention, enhance patient safety, ensure EOC compliance and enhance the visual appeal of assigned areas in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Perform collection, storage, and disposal of general medical, biohazard, pharmaceutical, chemotherapy, sharps and soiled linen products from patient treatment areas in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Interact verbally with patients and visitors to provide directions, hospital information, guest room services and general hospitality.
• Perform project work to include cubicle curtain changes, construction cleanup, floor refinishing, carpet cleaning, wall washing, refrigerator cleaning, and other projects as assigned.
• Prepares patient rooms, exam rooms and patient support areas for new patients including disinfection, bed making, floor care, and supplies replenishment in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Highlights and Benefits:

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.

• Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
• We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

Visit https://www.saintalphonsus.org/careers/ to learn more!

Ministry/Facility Information:

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.

• Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;
• The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);
• Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.