Environmental Services Associate

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
• Sign-on Bonus available

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time, Days

Shift: Monday – Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM, Every other weekend

Location: 9100 W 74th Street, Merriam, KS 66204

The community you’ll be caring for:

At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

The role you’ll contribute:

Performs a variety of environmental services to maintain assigned areas in a clean and orderly condition. Maintains supplies and/or equipment in clean, and working condition.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Cleans assigned areas daily, including collecting and removing trash, and sanitizing all surfaces
• Follows policies and procedures in accordance with facility standards
• Stocks paper items and other supplies in assigned areas as necessary or designated
• Demonstrates a complete knowledge of infection control, isolation procedures and proper operation of cleaning equipment related to cleaning. Documents all work that has been performed
• Stocks cart daily with paper products and cleaning solution. Cleans patient rooms, public areas, restrooms, offices and ancillary rooms in assigned areas. Collects and disposes of trash (contaminated or non-contaminated) in an appropriate manner. Collects and stages soiled linen for pick up. Procedures include but are not limited to: sweeping, dust mopping, damp mopping, high dusting, wall washing, scrubbing, bed making and vacuuming
• Dispose of normal and biohazardous waste and handle Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
• Clean and disinfect areas containing bodily fluids in accordance with facility standards
• Accesses the medication room for cleaning purposes only. (Will be properly oriented on med room procedures)
• Adjusts to staff shortages and covering other assigned areas
• Utilizes Team-through-put/Bed Management system to maintain productive flow of beds and Patients. Call in and out as required

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• No experience required; One year of housekeeping or custodial experience preferred
• High school education preferred