Environmental Services Technician, Long Term Care (LTC)Sanford Health

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Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS KS Hays Ctr
Location: Hays, KS
Address: 2700 Canal Blvd, Hays, KS 67601, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 30.00
Starting Rate: $11.00 - $17.00

Department Details

Come join one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.

At Good Samaritan Hays our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!

Hays is a 45-bed skilled nursing facility that offers a welcoming and supportive team environment. Our supervisors are highly experienced and actively support staff success. We pride ourselves on our core values of compassion, respect, and excellence, striving to be the best in resident care and employee experience. Additionally, we maintain one of the highest nursing staffing ratios in the state, allowing our team to provide outstanding care while fostering a supportive work environment. Apply now and be part of something special! Together, let's Grow the Good in our community.

What’s in it for you:

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials

• Advancement opportunities

• Various education assistance programs

• Continuing education

• Direct access to your earnings daily

• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

Shift Details

• Full Time 8-Hour Days

Job Summary

Environmental Services Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas for patients/residents, visitors and associates by following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines. Tasks that the individual will be responsible for include but not limited to; emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines. Demonstrate knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools and techniques in a healthcare environment; ability to apply this to provide a clean and sterile environment for patients/residents and facility staff. May be responsible for the following locations to clean but not limited to; patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.

Wear the proper protective equipment following the appropriate guidelines. Keep storage, equipment and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy. Environmental Services Technicians will have access to pagers and other technology that they will be responsible to use appropriately when needed. Assist in the laundry areas as appropriate. Depending upon location and availability of programs, may have access to use of technology applications.

Physical activities include but not limited to, considerable use of arms and legs and moving of whole body; such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials. Ability to lift and/or move up to 40-50lbs and push/pull up variable weight limits on flat surfaces or up and down ramps. This position will require the individual to be on their feet for the majority of their shift. May be exposed to certain levels of noise with the equipment in operation.

Depending on location of position, work hours will vary depending on patient/resident needs. This may include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Minimum of six months housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred. Ability to use computer and prior cleaning experience is helpful. Knowledge of materials, equipment, cleaning methods and cleaning chemicals is helpful. Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills are required. Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.

Benefits

The Good Samaritan Society offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, sick leave and paid time off. To review your benefit eligibility, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

The Good Samaritan Society is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

The Good Samaritan Society has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Job Function: Facilities and General Services
Req Number: R-0276577
Education: High School/General Education Diploma
Featured: No