Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
Northern Light Mercy Hospital is a well-established healthcare institution located in Portland, Maine. Affiliated with the Sisters of Mercy, this Catholic hospital is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to the community it serves. Known for its comprehensive medical services, including a Level 2 Neonatal Nursery, Northern Light Mercy Hospital combines advanced medical technology with a patient-centered approach to health. The Environmental Services department at Mercy Fore River is an essential part of the hospital's operations, ensuring all areas meet rigorous cleanliness and safety standards that support patient health and infection control. This department upholds the hospital’s mission by maintaining... Show More
Job Requirements
- No minimum educational requirement
- ability to follow detailed cleaning protocols
- experience handling cleaning chemicals safely
- physical ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds
- ability to work full time 40 hours per week
- willingness to comply with hospital safety standards
- ability to work scheduled hours from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
- exposure to potentially hazardous materials and varying temperature conditions
Job Qualifications
- No minimum educational requirement
- prior experience in environmental services or similar role preferred
- knowledge of cleaning and sanitation procedures
- ability to follow detailed instructions and infection control guidelines
- good communication and teamwork skills
- physical ability to perform cleaning duties including lifting and prolonged walking
- commitment to integrity, respect, accountability, and compassion
Job Duties
- Performs 7 step cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units/offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, and rest rooms
- follows discharge cleaning procedures as written
- follow infection control guidelines when cleaning precaution rooms
- utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedures
- uses and maintains equipment properly
- removes trash, biomedical wastes and soiled linen from patient rooms to appropriate disposal areas for Porter pick up
- replenishes paper supplies, bedside and bio bags as needed
- makes additional rounds for trash removal in patient rooms
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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