Environmental Service Worker PT

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities — that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit, full-service community health system serving counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. With approximately 50,000 patient admissions every year, MercyOne Clinton operates 163 licensed beds. In addition to a wide range of traditional hospital services, MercyOne Clinton provides specialized services in wound care, radiation oncology, dialysis, imaging, sleep disorders, therapy services, and skilled care. MercyOne Clinton has a staff of more than 800 employees, making it one of the community’s largest employers.

About the role

As an Environmental Service Worker at MercyOne, you will clean client rooms, nursing units, special care units, nursing stations, lounges, lavatories, bathrooms, offices, and all other areas assigned in accordance with maintaining a clean, infection-controlled environment. Ages served range from newborn to adult. You will use the correct cleaning chemicals for the surface being cleaned to prevent permanent damage to all fixtures and equipment. Handle any patients' valuables or health system property that must be moved in order to clean any area with caution. Assist with patient care as needed. Understand and perform unit-specific or special cleaning procedures, including cleaning isolation areas.

Schedule

• Every other weekend: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
• One evening shift during the week: 3:30 pm - 12:00 am as needed

Requirements

• Housekeeping experience is preferred
• Basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills (normally acquired through an elementary level of education) to measure and prepare cleaning compounds, read directions, and apply cleaning chemicals safely
• Manual dexterity
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment
• Must possess a personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring, with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, and vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Benefits

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system.