Environmental Services Associate

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans patient rooms offices classrooms work areas and public areas as assigned and according to proper processes procedures and standards. May handle all laundry items by sorting and placing in proper containers according to proper processes procedures and standards.
• Performs sweeping mopping scrubbing polishing vacuuming hard surface floor cleaning stripping refinishing and carpet cleaning which may require the use of mechanical equipment. Cleans light fixtures ceilings vents walls mattresses furniture windows window coverings and any other items as assigned by the need of the department.
• Cleans and disinfects sterile procedure rooms according to policies procedures and standards such as surgery and delivery areas as required by ministry operating standards.
• Adheres to safety precautions policies procedures and standards for handling infectious wastes hazardous materials waste spills and exposures. Reports all events as required by ministry documentation standards.
• Replenishes supplies and materials in assigned areas and patient rooms.
• Transports trash hazardous waste soiled linen and recyclable trash to appropriate disposal areas following policies procedures and standards.
• May participate in moving furniture set up chairs set up tables break down rooms etc. May perform routine equipment maintenance and make minor repairs as requested.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION


EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching and gripping.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending stooping climbing kneeling squatting twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms malfunctioning machinery etc.
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Rare crawling sitting and keyboard use/data entry.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• None

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Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

• Flexible Payment Options:our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned unpaid base pay(fees may apply)before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage:we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.