EVS – Environmental Services – Laundry Assistant – Urbana Hospital

About Mercy Health

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Job Summary

Responsible for all related housekeeping duties necessary within the Environmental Services Department scope of service and area of responsibility. Responsible for providing and maintaining a safe, clean and sanitary environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean and dust-free environment to assist in infection control.
• Cleans assigned and specialized areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods.
• Removes waste and soiled linens from work area and places in specified bags or containers.
• Utilizes, dilutes, stores, transports and disposes of chemicals according to manufacturer specifications and department procedures.
• Follows universal precautions, blood borne pathogen procedures and uses personal protective equipment as needed.
• Reports safety hazards as appropriate.
• Assists in cleaning emergency spills that are observed or reported.
• Performs terminal cleaning procedures of patient rooms and prepares room for new patient.
• Attends all mandatory and assigned meetings.
• Enhanced growth and development through in-service and educational programs.

Requirements

• Preferred Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Licensure/Certification Required: Valid State of Ohio drivers license (Springfield Urbana)
• Licensure/Certification Preferred: CHEST Certification
• Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Able to write and understand written and oral communications.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.