Environmental Associate|Elkhart General Hospital at Beacon Health Systems in Elkhart, Indiana

Job Description:

• JOB SUMMARY
  
  • Reports to the Manager. Maintains cleanliness of floors, restrooms, tables, water fountains and sinks, walls, and other duties as assigned. Maintains carts' supplies to ensure effective job performance. Uses correct and safe procedures to maintain all assigned equipment.
    
    
  
  


• MISSION & VISION
  
  • Mission: To enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of the communities we serve as the community's provider of outstanding quality, superior value and comprehensive health care services.

    Vision: Our vision is to achieve:
    

    
    
    
    
    • Innovative health care and well-being services of the highest quality at the greatest value
      
      
    
    
    • Easy access and convenience
      
      
    
    
    • Outstanding patient experiences
      
      
    
    
    • Ongoing education involving physicians, patients and the community
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  


• JOB SPECIFICATIONS
  
  
  
  • Education and Experience
    
    • The knowledge, skills, and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent. No previous experience is required. Previous housekeeping experience is helpful.
      
      
    
    
  
  
  • Knowledge & Skills
    
    
    
    • Employee should project a positive professional image to patients/visitors and effectively communicate with employees and management the needs of the Environmental Services program.
      
      
    
    
    • After training, must be able to demonstrate correct use of chemicals, procedures, supplies and equipment assigned.
      
      
    
    
    • Must be able to read, write, and follow basic oral and written instructions.
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Working Conditions
    
    • Works in a hospital and patient care environment.
      
      
    
    
  
  
  • Physical Demands
    
    
    
    • There is prolonged or continuous standing, walking or working in a strained position.
      
      
    
    
    • Some heavy lifting of at least 35 lbs (mattresses, laundry bags) on a regular basis, pushing, (carts, equipment) is also involved.
      
      
    
    
    • Physical exertion routinely required for day to day completing of assigned duties.