Aide - Environmental Services Support (Lift-Floor-...

Position Overview This role is essential for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized healthcare environment in a regional medical facility located in the Pacific Northwest. The Environmental Services Support Aide is responsible for the collection and disposal of medical solid waste, trash, linen distribution, and floor care maintenance. This position also includes housekeeping and janitorial duties across patient care areas, administrative offices, and public spaces. Key Responsibilities Ensure a safe and sanitary work environment by adhering to unit-based safety and infection control protocols. Safely move heavy equipment, bins, and receptacles as required. Collect biohazardous waste and trash, disposing of them in designated receptacles. Distribute and collect linen throughout the facility. Maintain floors by cleaning and following scheduled maintenance standards. Relocate patient beds, furniture, boxes, desks, supplies, and other equipment as assigned. Clean and maintain assigned areas according to organizational standards. Use appropriate protective equipment and follow proper hand hygiene practices. Understand disaster response roles and responsibilities. Maintain professional and courteous communication with staff and visitors. Stay current with all hospital-required trainings and health screenings. Qualifications Ability to push and pull a minimum of 750 lbs. and lift at least 75 lbs. Knowledge of proper floor care, trash collection, linen handling, and safe lifting techniques. Experience handling cleaning chemicals and equipment safely. Completion of on-the-job training demonstrating knowledge of health and sanitation standards. Minimum of one year of housekeeping or janitorial experience preferred. Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and labels in English. Effective communication skills with supervisors and healthcare staff. For surgical services areas: experience with stripping, waxing, buffing floors, and operating floor scrubber/buffing equipment, following healthcare environmental cleaning guidelines. Education High school diploma or GED preferred. Licenses Valid driver's license required for evening shift within six months of hire or transfer. All candidates must successfully pass a physical evaluation, drug screening, and background checks prior to employment. Compliance with regional COVID-19 vaccination requirements is mandatory.

Created: 2026-03-10