Environmental Services Aide-Part Time

This position is responsible for executing the daily duties required to establish and maintain a safe, hygienic and aesthetically pleasing care environment. This position will have contact with patients, visitors and clinical/non-clinical staff. The Environmental Services Aide is responsible for following basic principles of environmental hygiene and infection prevention. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

Cleans all assigned areas throughout the facility. 

• Responsible for cleaning and disinfection of assigned patient care areas in a timely manner
• Adheres to organization safety, risk management and infection control guidelines and standards while promoting a culture of safety
• Delivers clean linen to appropriate areas as directed; Monitors and replenishes necessary inventory levels as needed 
• Removes waste and solid linens and transport to appropriate area; Identifies proper waste handling method
• Appropriately remove and dispose of any/all hazardous materials 
• Maintains department standards on an ongoing basis and assists in the responsibilities for survey readiness 

Utilizes chemicals and supplies efficiently. 

• Utilizes chemical dispensing units according to manufacture directions and properly reports disinfectant cleaner in the efficacy logs as required
• Re-stock supplies in closets and carts at the end of each shift

Operates department equipment.

• Reports any damage or unsafe equipment to Maintenance Services using the work request system 
• Uses equipment in a safe, orderly manner

Other duties as assigned.

• Perform special projects as assigned; Special projects are assigned according to department cleaning schedules when routine tasks are completed
• Report on all fire and safety concerns; Ensures all safety practices and guidelines are followed
• Cleans emergency spills as requested in a timely manner
• Ensure doors are always locked to the cleaning closets and cleaning carts are not stored in the corridors or hallways unattended

*While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary. 

Education & Licensure: 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience:

• Knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools and techniques in a healthcare environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Ability to understand instructions and learn new work methods
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Ability to maintain strict level of confidentiality when required
• Ability to communicate and maintain a satisfactory working relationship with all levels of leadership, staff, patients and visitors 
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a physically demanding and at times high stress environment, providing quick turnover depending on the needs of our staff and patients
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little direction and manage multiple demands and priorities

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times

St. Croix Health has been a healing force in the St. Croix Valley for over 103 years. We are a purpose-driven organization with a dedicated team committed to serving our patients and communities throughout the St. Croix Valley. This commitment is rooted in our mission, vision and values. 

Mission: To deliver care driven by excellence, guided by heart, and grounded in community.

Vision: To be a trusted partner in providing healthcare that is personal and accessible to all, by adapting to meet the needs of our communities, and support lifelong well-being.

Values: Integrity. Respect. Compassion. Collaboration

Here at St. Croix Health, we offer our employees with a robust benefits package that includes:

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• 403b retirement program with employer match
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance options
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellbeing incentive program
• Free parking

St. Croix Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system located in St. Croix Falls, WI dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier, and longer lives. St. Croix Health offers the services of 80+ providers and 20 specialties with five community clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin all supported by a critical access hospital on the main campus in St. Croix Falls, just an hour northeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Nestled in the bluffs of the St. Croix River Valley, St. Croix Falls is the ideal place to work, live and play.