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**Hospital Housekeeping/Janitorial/Environmental Services (1st shift full-time)**
Location Appleton, Wisconsin, United States of America Category Support Services Job Type Full time 20-04454 JOB DESCRIPTION ThedaCares reputation for providing outstanding, individualized care is directly attributed to the unrelenting passion for safety and quality demonstrated by our team members. We advocate for each patient by providing timely information and convenient access that empower them to make confident decisions about their health. Our combined expertise allow us to better predict and prevent disease and support a more proactive approach to care, making a critical difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
A career with ThedaCare means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If youre interested in joining a healthcare system that is changing the face of care and wellbeing in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.
****Job Description Summary :****
*1st shift: 7am-330pm*
The Environmental Services Technician maintains high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility. Cleans and disinfects assigned areas, transports and removes waste, sanitizes, stocks, and organizes assigned areas. Follows standard work processes, complies with infection prevention standards, properly mixes and stores chemicals, and uses personal protective equipment.****Job Description:****
**Your EVS Career Benefits at ThedaCare:**
* **Daily impact** on the safety and comfort of a patient, family member, and your team members!
* Competitive hourly wage with potential for earning an **additional $1.50 to $2.25/hour**! Ask Us!
* **Bilingual opportunities**! We are seeking to build a diverse and dynamic workforce.
* ThedaCare is the next level of housekeeping and janitorial development! Deep level training. **You become the expert!**
* **Professional advancement** and career counseling through job shadowing, cohorts, scholarship programs and much, much more!!!
* Work **20 hours or more, eligible** for health, vision, dental, retirement, and many more benefits!
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Cleans and disinfects patient rooms, floors, offices, conference rooms, equipment, furniture, common areas, and waiting rooms following hospital-approved infection prevention standards.
2. Collaborates with multiple departments to ensure patient and department priorities are met day-to-day that result in the safest outcome for our patients and customers.
3. Works independently or on a team to achieve system standards.
4. Works with multiple departments to ensure patient and department priorities are met resulting in the safest outcomes.
5. Learns and uses required personal protective equipment per infection prevention protocol.
6. Understands and uses proper hospital-approved chemicals and disinfectants and follows dwell times (amount of time the chemical or disinfectant needs to stay wet on surface) for each task performed and product used.
7. Understands how to handle various types of waste such as regular, recycling, hazardous, chemo, regulated medical waste, pharmaceutical, and radioactive. Understands basic standards set by federal, state, and local regulating bodies.
8. Demonstrates knowledge of and supports hospital mission, vision, values statements, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality, corporate compliance plan, customer service standards, and ethical behavior.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* High School diploma or GED, not required
* Ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language is highly preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty five (25) pounds without assistance Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock Potential exposure to sharp objects and instruments.
****Scheduled Weekly Hours:****
40****Scheduled FTE:****
1****Location:****
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,Wisconsin**Overtime Exempt:**
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