Environmental Services- Evenings (Hospital)

Alomere Health, the leading healthcare provider in the region, prides itself on delivering state-of-the-art care while upholding the values of a close-knit community. Joining the ranks of the Top 20 Rural Hospitals in the Nation, as recognized by The National Rural Health Association, Alomere Health stands out as the sole Minnesota hospital to achieve this prestigious distinction. As our community continues to expand, we seek dedicated caregivers who possess expertise and a heartfelt commitment to supporting individuals during their most vulnerable times.

Department: Environmental Services

Employment Status: Full Time (1.0) 80 Hours per Pay Period

Benefit Status: Full-Time

Benefits Include:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employee Health Clinic (health +): Our health+ clinic provides office visits and prescription medications for little to no cost to Alomere Health employees and their dependents who are on a medical insurance plan

Retirement Savings

Please see more details about our benefits here: Jobs in Alexandria, MN - Alomere Health

Hours

Monday - Friday: 3:00pm - 11:30pm or 4:30pm - 1:00am

Weekend and Holidays as scheduled.

Position Objective

The Environmental Service worker maintains environmental information and infection control standards within established policies and procedures of the health care center. The position performs a variety of general cleaning tasks to maintain patient rooms, offices, hallways, and other assigned areas of the facility. The position distributes and tracks clean linens to user departments and maintains stock levels on nursing floors. The Housekeeper follows standard practices and procedures and complies with regulatory requirements.

Essential Responsibilities

Technical Capacity

Use various cleaning chemicals and disinfectants to disinfect all areas and equipment

Mop and vacuum floors and make beds

Equipment

Obtain department directors approval when ordering non-routine supplies from Materials Management Department

Relay equipment needs to the department director

Working Conditions/Environment

Occasional contact with infectious diseases

May be exposed to latex supplies/products

Unpleasant situations and odors are kept at minimum but can occur

Use of personal protective equipment when there is a risk of exposure to chemicals and/or infectious materials

Laundry/Linen

Distribute clean linens to user departments

Order new linens to maintain adequate supply for the facility

Other Responsibilities

Perform all other related duties as assigned in a professional and responsive manner

Demonstrate the ability to use relevant equipment

Support, understand, and promote Alomere Health's mission, vision, values, policies and procedures

Ability to meet the work schedule requirements with flexibility dependent upon the needs of the department

Foster respectful working relationships with professional colleagues, patients, families, and general public regardless of age, gender, lifestyle, culture, beliefs, race, socioeconomic class, or ability

Coordinate housekeeping activities on the weekend in the absence of the Director of Environmental Services, which may require the rescheduling of housekeeping staff and answering of all requests of the various departments

Required Qualifications

No set educational requirements

Education skills sufficient to comprehend regulatory polices/procedures relative to infection control and hazardous material

Union Position

Yes

Applicants must be able to meet the physical demands of the position. A Functional Job Description for this position is on file in the Human Resources Office and is available to all applicants for review. All job offers to persons that are not currently employed by Alomere Health will be conditional based on favorable references and successful completion of both a criminal background check and a drug test.

I certify that the facts set forth in this employment application (and any accompanying resume) are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification, omission, misrepresentation, or concealment of information on this application may be sufficient grounds for disqualification from further consideration for hire or immediate discharge

I authorize Alomere Health to verify the information contained in this employment application and to investigate my personal or employment history. I also authorize any former school, employer, person, firm, corporation, credit agency, or government agency to provide to Alomere Health information they may have about me. In consideration of Alomere Health's review of this application.

I further agree that, if employed, I will conform my conduct to Alomere rules and understand that unless otherwise specifically agreed to in writing; my employment can be terminated at any time with or without cause, and with or without notice, at my option or at the option of Alomere Health.

I understand that no personnel recruiter, interviewer, or other representative of Alomere Health other than the CEO has authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time. I also understand that this application and any employment manuals/handbooks that may be distributed to me during the course of my employment shall not be construed as a contract.

Alomere Health is an EEO employer.