Patient-Centric Hospital Environmental Services Aide

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Sunset Corners (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services team member to support housekeeping across our pediatric facilities. You will clean and maintain patient areas, support patient and family comfort, and ensure safe, sanitary environments in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include room cleaning, trash disposal, linen replenishment, and adherence to safety protocols. Prior experience with healthcare housekeeping and strong customer service are a plus.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Able to comprehend verbal and written instructions in English.
• Able to relate cooperatively with clients and co-workers.
• Able to follow simple instructions to accomplish repetitive tasks.
• Housekeeping and/or maintenance experience preferred.
• Floor care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans/maintains assigned work area by gathering materials, refilling carts, removing trash, disposing red bags, disinfecting bathrooms (including shower, sink, and toilet) and dusting.
• Cleans/disinfects emergency spills and debris immediately.
• Ensures equipment is in good working order.
• Removes and properly disposes of trash and soiled linen.
• Replenishes supplies and linen.
• Reports safety hazards and defects immediately.
• Provides excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, and internal customers.
• Greets patients and families in a courteous manner when entering room.
• Performs special cleaning procedures such as terminal cleanings when needed (deep cleaning using bleach, wipe walls, clean underneath bed, high dust, change curtains).
• Responds to verbal speech, alarm signals, radio, and telephone communications within appropriate time frame as specified by leader.

Skills

Customer service

English comprehension

Cooperative teamwork

Follow instructions

Housekeeping experience

Floor care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nicklaus Children's Health System is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services team member to support housekeeping across our pediatric facilities. You will clean and maintain patient areas, support patient and family comfort, and ensure safe, sanitary environments in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include room cleaning, trash disposal, linen replenishment, and adherence to safety protocols. Prior experience with healthcare housekeeping and strong customer service are a plus.