Environmental Services Associate

UnityPoint Health - Allen 

Shift: Full-time; 5:00PM - 1:30AM; rotating weekends/holiday schedule/must be able to work 3rd shift hours if necessary

Benefits Eligible 

An Environmental Services Associate, under the general direction of an Environmental Services Supervisor, performs general cleaning activities and helps distribute laundry throughout Allen Hospital and surrounding clinics. Individually, and as a team, Environmental Service Associates assist in ensuring that the hospital and clinic facilities are clean and safe for patients, team members and visitors on a daily basis.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Deliver professional cleaning services throughout the hospital and clinic area, with emphasis on disinfecting surfaces in: patient rooms, restrooms, corridors/stairwells, cafeteria/kitchen, lounge areas/waiting areas, classrooms, offices, exam rooms, etc. in accordance with standard operating procedures of the department.
• Maintain outside entry glass as the weather permits to uphold the image of the facility.
• Promptly provide cleaning services to any area of the hospital if requested by the Environmental Services Manager/Supervisor/Lead or other hospital personnel.
• Perform laundry tasks as needed/requested such as: fill laundry carts with clean linen; distribute linen throughout the hospital; empty dirty linen from linen chutes; aid in providing accurate par levels in each department.
• Assist in cleaning at offsite clinic locations when requested to do so by the Environmental Services Manager/Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned: cleaning carpets, burnishing floors, stripping/finishing hard surface floors, etc.
• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.

Minimum Qualifications:

• General housekeeping knowledge
• Must be able to communicate effectively and display a positive attitude towards coworkers, staff, visitors, and patients.

Preferred:

• High school diploma/GED
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.