What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Services Associate position at Brooke Grove Retirement Village?
Environmental Services Associate
Part Time and PRN
**Pay Rate up to $18/hour**
Our mission is to "Touch People's Lives", and to us, it is more than a mission, it is a way of life!
At Brooke Grove Retirement Village (part of Brooke Grove Foundation), we understand that all of us touch the lives of those we encounter, and we strive to make sure that impact is positive and uplifting. As a result, the people who live and work here are happy; and it shows!
We welcome all and cherish diversity among our residents and staff, embracing those of all backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures.
Our employees live out our mission each and every day. We are committed to providing care and services that enrich the lives of our residents and employees.
Brooke Grove Retirement Village offers competitive salaries and benefits along with quality training and educational opportunities to include:
- Two comprehensive Medical coverage plans, as well as Dental and Vision
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, and Cancer Indemnity Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Sick, Vacation, and Holiday Time
- Direct Deposit
- Tuition Reimbursement
Responsibilities of an Environmental Services Associate:
- Responsible for daily assigned area of duty, which may include any occupied and discharge/transfer cleaning of patient rooms or patient areas, the cleaning and disinfection of resident homes, the cleaning of medical equipment as assigned, support in laundry/linen services, and any other common areas of assignment.
- Performs duties while demonstrating working knowledge of the health care cleaning and disinfecting principles and requirements, proper and safe chemical use, equipment handling, and labor saving products for all items within the healthcare environment for which tasked with servicing.
- Adheres to all organization safety, risk management and infection control guidelines and standards while promoting a culture of safety.
- Actively participates in departmental performance improvement initiatives, including but not limited to initiatives to improve patient experience and cleanliness metrics.
- Maintains cleaning cart(s), supplies and equipment evidence by properly stocking and restocking environmental services cart in a neat and orderly fashion.
- Removes waste and transports to appropriate disposal area while identifying proper waste streams handling (i.e. regulated medical, recycle, solid, and hazardous).
- Follows all infection prevention practices (i.e. proper cleaning and disinfection protocols and process, hand hygiene, standardisolation precautions, as well as proper donning of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Recognizes and adheres to patient privacy requirements (HIPPA).
Requirements of an Environmental Services Associate:
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Health care support services and/or environmental services, hospitality or related field preferred.
- Can demonstrate effective use of computers and/or mobile devices for daily job performance activities.
- Ability to read/write English at 6th - 9th grade level preferred.
- Respectfully listens to viewpoints and ideas of others.
- Ability to communicate orally or in writing openly and candidly, creates an environment where co-workers and team members reciprocate in kind.
Brooke Grove Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in admissions, employment, contracting with consultants or acceptance of volunteers on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, sexual orientation, or national origin.