Overview

 

 

Environmental Services Technician (Housekeeping)

Multiple Evening Shift Openings Available

Shift Options:

• 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
• 5:00 PM - 1:30 AM

Position Summary

We are seeking dedicated Environmental Services Technicians to join our team and help maintain a clean, safe, and healing environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This role is responsible for providing environmental cleaning services throughout the hospital, including highly specialized patient care areas. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to infection prevention, patient satisfaction, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow proper infection prevention and control practices, including hand hygiene and isolation cleaning protocols.
• Safely handle biohazardous materials, including sharps and body fluid spills.
• Perform chemical and medication spill cleanup, including USP 800 hazardous drug spill procedures.
• May perform light floor care duties, including buffing hard surface floors and spot-cleaning carpets.
• Demonstrate understanding and compliance with Life Safety Codes and emergency procedures.
• Utilize AIDET communication principles to provide exceptional customer service when interacting with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and supplies according to department standards.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, and organizational policies.

Qualifications

Required

• Ability to work in a healthcare environment and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety.
• Ability to safely lift, push, pull, and move equipment and supplies as required.

Preferred

• Previous healthcare housekeeping or environmental services experience.
• Experience cleaning specialty clinical areas such as NICU, OR, ED, Labor & Delivery, or Critical Care.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and healthcare cleaning standards.
• Familiarity with biohazard handling procedures and hazardous drug spill response (USP 800).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of infection control techniques and proper hand hygiene practices.
• Proficiency in handling biohazards and cleaning bloodborne pathogen/body fluid spills.
• Understanding of chemical safety and hazardous material handling.
• Knowledge of Life Safety Codes and emergency response procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Commitment to providing a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients and caregivers.

Why Join Our Team?

Join a mission-driven team that plays a critical role in patient safety, infection prevention, and the overall healthcare experience. Environmental Services professionals are essential partners in delivering exceptional patient care every day.

 

Apply today to become part of a team dedicated to creating a clean, safe, and healing environment for all.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

Perform proper cleaning techniques and procedures when cleaning clinics, offices, and other common areas within the Carle organization.Demonstrates procedural knowledge of safe chemical handling and use, and disposal of biohazard materials.Performs all housekeeping duties with the special needs of our patients and staff in mind.Demonstrates knowledge of infection prevention techniques and proper hand hygiene.Successfully completes the Cert 1 training course.

Carle Health Company Overview

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

 

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois.  We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

 

 

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [email protected].

Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $15.45per hour - $25.03per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.