Patient-Centric Hospital Environmental Services Associate

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

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking an Environmental Services Associate to maintain cleanliness in patient rooms, offices, and hospital spaces. You will support infection prevention and promote a safe, welcoming environment across the organization.

The role emphasizes sanitizing rooms, disposing waste, stocking supplies, and providing excellent service to patients, visitors, and staff. Training and teamwork are integral to daily duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use smartphones or similar mobile devices for work assignments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize patient rooms, offices, and common areas.
• Clean and disinfect isolation and precaution rooms in accordance with infection control standards.
• Collect and dispose of trash, soiled linens, and bulk waste.
• Maintain adequate supplies of paper products and soap in assigned areas.
• Keep equipment, carts, and Environmental Services closets clean, organized, and safe.
• Respond promptly to work assignments and department communications using mobile devices.
• Report maintenance issues, safety concerns, and equipment damage to leadership.
• Follow all departmental policies, safety procedures, and infection control practices.
• Attend required training and department meetings.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and team members.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Read/write/communicate

Smartphone for work

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Mobile devices

Job description

ChristianaCare is seeking an Environmental Services Associate to maintain cleanliness in patient rooms, offices, and hospital spaces. You will support infection prevention and promote a safe, welcoming environment across the organization.

The role emphasizes sanitizing rooms, disposing waste, stocking supplies, and providing excellent service to patients, visitors, and staff. Training and teamwork are integral to daily duties.