Environmental Aide I - Per Diem - Days - Our Lady of Mercy

Our Lady of Mercy, a proud member of St. Peter's Health Partners, serves as a dedicated healthcare facility committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a safe and clean environment. This healthcare institution places a strong emphasis on maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene to ensure the health and well-being of its patients, visitors, and staff. As part of their operations, they uphold core values that emphasize dignity, respect, and compassionate care, reinforced by a team-driven workplace culture that values each individual's unique perspectives and experiences. Our Lady of Mercy aligns its mission with the overall philosophy of St. Peter's Health Partners, seeking to create an optimal healing environment that supports patient recovery and comfort through meticulous environmental services and teamwork.

The part-time Environmental Services role at Our Lady of Mercy is crucial in supporting the facility’s mission by ensuring a clean, orderly, and safe physical environment. This position works primarily during day shifts, assisting with general housekeeping duties as well as more specialized floor care tasks. The responsibilities extend beyond daily cleaning to include collaboration with supervisors, assisting in operational planning, scheduling staff, managing inventory, and helping to implement special projects. This role requires an individual who can efficiently manage their duties while maintaining compliance with infection control policies, demonstrating responsibility and attentiveness to detail throughout their work. Furthermore, the candidate will be expected to communicate effectively with various departments and personnel within the organization to facilitate a clean and safe environment that meets the healthcare standards.

This role demands particular physical capabilities including the ability to lift, pull, and push up to 50 pounds, reflecting the physical nature of environmental service work in a healthcare setting. Candidates must also have a foundational knowledge of effective cleaning techniques such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and sanitizing surfaces to maintain the facility’s hygiene standards. With three years of experience preferred in healthcare environmental services, the candidate will demonstrate proficiency and independence in performing housekeeping duties and adhering to the SPHP Standards of Behavior. The position also offers a competitive hourly pay rate ranging from $16.20 to $19.74, with salaries commensurate upon experience, skills, and education and varying based on location. Working at Our Lady of Mercy means contributing to a greater goal of compassionate and person-centered care, working in an equal opportunity environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you are committed to upholding healthcare cleanliness standards and value teamwork and inclusivity, this part-time environmental services position is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact in patient care environments.