Waverly Health Center · 4 months ago
Technician-Environmental Services 1.0 FTE 1st shift
Waverly, IA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelWaverly Health Center is a healthcare facility seeking a Technician for Environmental Services. The role involves maintaining the hospital's cleanliness and sanitation by performing various cleaning and waste management duties, as well as assisting in linen processing and room setups.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Selects cleaning materials and supplies according to procedure. Follows correct procedures for dilution of chemicals and sequence and frequency of cleaning tasks. Follows all infection control policies and procedures, including handwashing techniques, standard precautions, and isolation precautions. Returns unused supplies to proper place, cleans carts and equipment, and ensures all items are replaced in a timely and orderly manner
Cleans assigned areas by washing walls, doors, doorframes, ceilings, vents, patient televisions, windows, beds, furnishings, and fixtures. Provides assistance in preparing, cleaning and making beds in patient rooms. Supplies all restrooms with paper towels, toilet paper and liquid soap as needed. Keeps building entrances clean and uncluttered. Performs emergency clean-ups as needed, including blood/bodily fluids, chemicals, etc
Collects waste from all areas of the facility, empties trash and garbage containers, retrieves recyclable paper goods, and removes infectious/hazardous waste for disposal. Records information for tracking of hazardous waste on log sheets
Assists in the maintenance and care of floors throughout the facility. Wet/dry mop, vacuums, auto scrubs floors and carpet extracts carpets, if needed, using the appropriate equipment. Operates various types of cleaning equipment, both mechanical and electrical. Cleans equipment and notifies manager of equipment needing repairs
Picks up soiled linens from assigned areas, weighs and records linen. Loads and unloads linens in appropriate washers and dryers and operates machines to wash and dry properly. Stocking supplies in store room along with cleaning the store room and maintaining supplies on cleaning carts and cleaning and disinfecting carts at the end of each shift
Keep entrances clean from snow and debris as needed to assist Plant Services during inclement weather
Attend department meetings, completes all assigned trainings on time
Assist in room setups of tables and chairs for various meeting requests
Deliver courier related items to the various locations as needed
Qualification
Required
Must possess valid Iowa driver's license where applicable and an acceptable driving record
Must have the ability to work independently, portray a professional image, and sensitivity toward patient needs
Must be willing to obtain HazMat certification at either the Awareness or Operations Level
Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system
Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English
Standing – Approximately 50% of shift
Walking – Approximately 50% of shift
Lifting – Approximately 50 pounds
Bending – Moderate
Squat/Kneel – Approximately 25% of shift
Preferred
High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required
Previous experience in the areas of Environmental Services is preferred
Company
Waverly Health Center
Waverly Health Center will provide high quality, patient-centered health care.
Founded in 2009
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase