Environmental Services Associate I - Riley - Full Time Days
About the role
Provides cleaning and sanitizing services to support a safe, clean and welcoming environment at Riley Hospital. Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms, offices, clinics, clinical and procedural areas, and public spaces. Supports patient safety through consistent and high-quality service. Demonstrates ability to support the cleaning and disinfection of high-acuity clinical and procedural areas. Applies disinfection protocols and utilizes approved cleaning tools in accordance with infection control standards and hospital policy. Conducts hazardous and biohazardous waste removal in compliance with safety regulations and infection prevention protocols. Proactively communicates and collaborates with clinical teams to ensure cleaning processes support patient safety and care flow.
Schedule
40 hours per week, Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM with an every other weekend and holiday rotation.
Responsibilities
- Cleaning patient rooms
- Interacting with patients, family members, and visitors
- Cleaning and sanitizing offices, clinics, clinical and procedural areas, and public spaces
- Supporting the cleaning and disinfection of high-acuity clinical and procedural areas (e.g., IR/Cardiac Cath/Mother-Baby/NICU/OR/ED)
- Applying disinfection protocols and using approved cleaning tools per infection control standards and hospital policy
- Conducting hazardous and biohazardous waste removal in compliance with safety regulations and infection prevention protocols
- Operating light floor equipment for cleaning floors in patient care areas
- Climbing ladders as required
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred
- No previous experience required
- Must be able to wear protective equipment/clothing required by the environment or government regulations (e.g., gowns, gloves, goggles, rubber-soled closed-toe footwear)
Physical Requirements
- Reaching, standing for long periods of time, squatting, bending
- Carrying and/or lifting supplies and equipment weighing 35 lbs. or more, up to 80% of the time