EVS - Environmental Services - Laundry Assistant - Urbana Hospital

Housekeeping Team Member

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Responsible for all related housekeeping duties necessary within the Environmental Services Department scope of service and area of responsibility. Responsible for providing and maintaining a safe, clean and sanitary environment. Reports maintenance related items for repair. Practices good safety and infection control habits.

Shift: PT Days

Essential Job Functions

1. Maintains a clean and dust-free environment to assist in infection control. Cleans assigned and specialized areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods. Removes waste and soiled linens from work area and places in specified bags or containers. Utilizes, dilutes, stores, transports and disposes of chemicals according to manufacturer specifications and department procedures. Follows universal precautions, blood borne pathogen procedures and uses personal protective equipment as needed. Reports safety hazards as appropriate. Assists in cleaning emergency spills that are observed or reported.
2. Performs terminal cleaning procedures of patient rooms and prepares room for new patient.
3. Attends all mandatory and assigned meetings. Enhanced growth and development through in-service and educational programs.

Employment Qualifications

Preferred Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Licensure/Certification Required:

Valid State of Ohio drivers license (Springfield Urbana)

Licensure/Certification Preferred:

CHEST Certification

Minimum Qualifications

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Able to write and understand written and oral communications.

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All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.