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 Details
Facility: GSS MN Inver Grove Ctr
Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN
Address: 1301 50th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $17.12 - $21.40
GSS-Inver Grove Heights is a 46-room facility offering long-term care/skilled nursing care as well as post-acute rehabilitation services.
Come join our great team! The IGH-Good Samaritan Society facility is a great place to work! This position will assist to cover open shifts as needed to support our great team!
Job Summary
The 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 include but are not limited to: emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors, and using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines. Demonstrate knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools, and techniques in a healthcare environment; apply this knowledge to provide a clean and sterile environment for patients/residents and facility staff. Responsibilities include cleaning patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas to meet health standards.
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.
Physical activities include but are 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 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 the location of the 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 a 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.
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, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
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.
Req Number: R-0197097
Job Function: Facilities and General Services
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