Benefit Eligible/Part-time Environmental Services Aide

The Environmental Services Aide 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.

1. 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 transports to appropriate disposal area; Identifies proper waste handling method
• Maintains department standards on an ongoing basis and assists in the responsibilities for survey readiness

2. Utilizes chemicals and supplies efficiently.

• Utilizes chemical dispensing units according to manufacture directions and properly reports Quat cleaner in the efficacy logs as required
• Re-stock supplies in closets and carts at the end of each shift
• Sign out supplies from Materials Management department using proper procedures

3. Operates department equipment.

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

4. Other duties as assigned.

• Perform special projects as assigned; Special projects are assigned according to department cleaning schedules when routine tasks are completed
• Report 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 locked to the cleaning closets at all times and cleaning carts are not stored in the corridors or hallways unattended

Education & Licensure:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience:

• No experience required

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

Vision: To transform from quality sick care to quality well care that is sustainable and affordable.

Values: People Centered, Trust, Innovation, and Growth. 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
• Employee prescription discount program

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.