Environmental Services Technician

Take pride in being part of the care provided in our beautiful 13-bed unit that includes a comfortable, home-like setting for patients and their families. At HopeWest, every position is valued and respected equally and you will feel the camaraderie and support from all team members. We all have the same goal, to provide the best care to our most vulnerable patients and their loved ones in this time of need.

The Housekeeping team is looking for additional support to ensure the best quality is seen in our in-patient hospice unit.

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs various cleaning tasks on the Hospice Care Center campus in order to maintain a safe, clean and hygienic environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Adheres to the cleaning checklist that is specific to each area, completing the assigned tasks and following productivity expectations.
• Follows organizational standards for proper cleaning and sanitation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to implement work practices that follow safety and infection control guidelines, including following guidelines for protecting self and identifying and preventing hazards.

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  Minimum of 1 year of related experience in health care Environmental Services.
• Effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal
• Ability to successfully function in a fast paced, service oriented environment is required
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• One year of related experience or training; previous healthcare cleaning experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS – Medium work
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use the hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Requirements, Pay and Benefits:

• Starting hourly pay: $16.00-18.00 (plus $3/hr weekend differential when applicable)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance effective the first of the month following start date
• Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program
• Immediate accrual of PTO and medical leave
• Employer paid life insurance
• EAP & Disability
• 403b Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
• 15% discount at Spoons Bistro & Bakery, and Heirlooms locations

At HopeWest, we hold strong core values that are followed internally with staff as well as in the daily care of our patients & their loved ones. Employees of HopeWest are ambassadors that help continue our strong reputation in the communities we serve. If you want to feel honor and pride in the work that you do, while supporting a meaningful mission, come join our HopeWest Team!

Together, through creativity, volunteerism, and philanthropy we change the experiences of aging, illness, and grief – one family at a time.