Environmental Services Aide - FT

Overview

RiverView Health, is a community owned, membership based non-profit organization that was formed in 1898 and continues to be the sole community hospital in Crookston, MN.

RiverView Health operates a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital, RiverView Recovery Center; a chemical dependency outpatient treatment program, RiverView Home Care and five primary care and specialty clinics in the hospitals service area.

We have a robust scholarship program for those furthering their education in a medical field, excellent benefits, and a friendly work environment. Full-time benefits include health insurance, free single vision and basic dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability, and employer HSA contributions. Other benefits include employer pension matching, shift differential, incentive/premium pay, free annual biometric screening and paid volunteer time off.

RiverView is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 

Responsibilities

Environmental Services Aid - Full-time

Location: HospitalPosition Status: Non-Exempt – Full-Time (1.0 fte); subject to over-time

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Pay Range: $17.69 - $22.88 /per hour (DOE - based on experience) - benefitted

The full-time (1.0 fte) - Environmental Services Aide is responsible for performing cleaning and disinfecting duties to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout the hospital and clinic facilities. The aide ensures patient rooms, clinical areas, offices, and public spaces meet hospital standards for cleanliness and infection prevention. This role plays a critical part in supporting patient safety and a positive healthcare experience. Some of the responsibilities include:

• Perform general cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and disinfecting surfaces
• Emptying trash cans and replacing liners
• Ensure all areas are cared for and inspected according to standards
• Notifying supervisor on any damage, deficit(s), and/or disturbances
• Ensure adequate stock of cleaning supplies
• Follow all policy, health, and safety regulations
• Handle and dispose of waste in accordance with hospital regulations
• Maintain all cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition
• Completing assigned work orders
• Preparing rooms for new patients, ensuring that all surfaces, equipment and linens are clean
• Cleaning patient rooms, offices, and public areas, ensuring that they meet health and safety standards
• Operating and maintaining cleaning equipment and tools
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods

Qualifications

Minimum(s):

• One+ years of experience as a cleaner or housekeeper
• Experience working with various cleaning equipment and tools

Preferred(s):

• High School diploma/GED is preferred
• Experience with written and verbal communication
• Computer experience – Microsoft Office products
• Valid Driver’s License

Competencies:

• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance
• Self-motivated and able to work with little direction
• Ability to multi-task in a high volume, fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail