Environmental Services OR Aide

About the role

At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day. With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.

Responsibilities

• Maintains environmental and infection control standards within the established policies and procedures of the Health System for the Operating Room and Labor & Delivery.
• Performs a variety of general cleaning and linen tasks within the Operating / Labor & Delivery Room to maintain the rooms, offices, hallways and other assigned areas.
• Performs Terminal Cleaning on each operating room when assigned.
• Performs tasks outside the Operating / Labor & Delivery Room such as patient room cleaning when assigned.
• Restocks linen carts and assembles linen packs for Surgical Services and Outpatient Surgery.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Six (6) months housekeeping experience working in a healthcare facility preferred.
• Reports to Environmental Services Director.

Skills

• Physical demands: stands, turns, bends, stoops, lifts, climbs, and uses many physical motions; able to stand for extended periods and walk extensively without undue fatigue; able to handle objects and tools; regularly moves or lifts up to 25 lbs.
• May be exposed to communicable disease or radiation, chemical products, and hazardous/infectious waste.
• Work involves perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction.
• Must demonstrate ability to communicate, speak, and enunciate to express/exchange ideas and detailed information in person and on the telephone.