Housekeeping/EVS

Pomerene Hospital; Millersburg (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Voluntary Accident and Critical Illnis

Short-Term Disability

FSA Options

403(b) with Employer Matching & Contri

Employer-Paid Certifications

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg, OH is seeking an Environmental Services Associate to maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. The role focuses on sanitation of patient rooms, common areas, and clinical spaces, with attention to infection prevention and customer service as a core part of daily duties.

The position supports hospital operations in a 25-bed rural setting, with a shift tentatively from 3:00PM to 11:30PM and a comprehensive benefits package including insurance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Bathrooms: clean and disinfect fixtures, floors, mirrors, windows and walls daily; replenish supplies.
• Patient Rooms: perform terminal cleaning and prep rooms for new occupants; follow safety measures.
• Fixtures, Surfaces, Furnishings: dust, wipe, sanitize, and arrange as needed; clean fixtures and shelving.
• Floors & Carpets: sweep, mop, sanitize, vacuum, and spot-clean as required.
• Laundry: handle laundry and waste tasks, transport as needed.
• Stairways: spot-clean walls; clean floors.
• Windows: spot-clean and sanitize between washings.
• End of Shift: return supplies, clean equipment, and store carts.
• Other Duties: as assigned; follow policies, safety, and infection control.
• Supplies & Area Conditions: report low supplies or issues to manager.

Job description

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Full Time Millersburg, OH, US

An exciting career awaits you at Pomerene! We are looking for an Environmental Services Associate to join our team. The shift will be 3:00PM - 11:30PM, tentatively.

Pomerene Hospital, situated in Millersburg, Ohio, is a community-focused healthcare facility dedicated to providing quality medical services to the region. Known for its patient-centered approach, the hospital offers a range of services, including emergency and hospital medical care, surgical procedures, specialized treatments, as well as physician-based services. Pomerene plays a vital role in enhancing the well-being of its community, fostering a compassionate environment for patients and their families, serving out the mission of "caring for our community's health".

Today, Pomerene Hospital operates as a 25-bed, rural critical access hospital. As one of the largest employers in Holmes County, Pomerene Hospital serves not only the local community but also residents from neighboring counties.

Working with us you will be eligible for:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• FSA Options
• 403(b) with Employer Matching & Contributions
• Employer-Paid Certifications
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off

We are seeking a highly motivated Environmental Services Associate to join our team. As an Environmental Services Associate, you will play a critical role in ensuring a clean and safe environment for our patients, visitors, and staff. You will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of patient rooms, common areas, and clinical spaces. Your attention to detail and commitment to infection prevention will be essential in this role. Your work will directly impact the health and well-being of our patients and staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED is preferred

General/ Entry Level Position

Essential Functions:

• Moves throughout the facility and performs the physical requirements needed to deliver environmental services as assigned.
• Performs the manual and administrative responsibilities of this position according to hospital and department policy and procedure.
• Works cooperatively with unit staff, physicians and ancillary departments.
• Demonstrates commitment to Pomerene Hospital’s Values.
• Delivers service that builds customer satisfaction.
• Actively supports and encourages Primary Support Person (PSP) / Family presence in patient rooms and guest areas, with consent of patient. Maintains an environment that is clean, welcoming and conducive to PSP / Family visitation.
• Must have efficiency in operating equipment in order to perform essential functions of the position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Bathrooms:Cleans and disinfects all fixtures, floors, mirrors, windows, doors and walls as far as can be reached daily. Cleans higher areas as scheduled. Replenishes bathroom supplies.
• Patient Rooms:Performs terminal cleaning procedures and prepares room for new occupants or concurrent cleaning procedures for rooms with long-term patients. Follows body substance precautions.
• Fixtures, Horizontal Surfaces, Furnishings & Furniture:Dusts, damp wipes, spot cleans, washes, sanitizes/disinfects and polishes. Changes slipcovers, drapers, dividers, etc. Cleans/sanitizes shelves, ledges, vents, woodwork and window frames. Empties, cleans and relines wastebaskets. Straighten and rearrange furniture as needed. Cleans light fixtures.
• Floors & Carpets: Sweeps, dry/wet mops, scrubs, sanitizes, disinfects, vacuums and occasional spot removal from carpeting and/or rugs.
• Laundry:Performs various duties pertaining to waste removal and laundry which may include any or all of the following: filling linen carts and storage areas, transporting clean and dirty laundry as needed, stacking clean linen in closets, carts and/or storage areas.
• Stairways:Spot cleans walls daily and washes as scheduled. Cleans floors.
• Windows:Spot cleans surfaces between washings. Washes and sanitizes as scheduled.
• End of Shift:Returns unused supplies to environmental utility room and/or environmental closets at the end of the shift. Takes mop heads, rags, etc. to the laundry. Cleans equipment used in performance of duties and stores it properly. Cleans and stores environmental carts. Transports trash to trash can.
• Other Duties:Performs other duties as assigned.
• Policies & Procedures:Maintains established hospital and department policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. Demonstrates understanding of personal protection equipment when necessary.
• Supplies & Area ConditionsNotifies manager when supplies are low or when mechanical failures or negative conditions are observed in assigned areas.

Pomerene Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.