Environmental Svs Associate

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here  dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

As our Environmental Services Technician, you'll keep our patient rooms and all areas of the hospital clean and sanitized. This protects everyone from potential illness or injury due to infectious diseases or other hazards.

Every day, you will perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, or dusting. You will also use specialized equipment and techniques to further sanitize our facility. This role requires you to learn and adhere to proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials, including bodily fluids or sharp objects. You may also refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and other supplies, as well as deliver clean linens.

To be successful in this role, you are thorough and committed to safety. You truly are the most important component contributing to the safety and comfort of our patients, visitors, and staff. A well-maintained facility with compassionate staff brings comfort and peace of mind to patients, their loved ones, and all who serve here.

• Cleans assigned areas according to established standards and 12-step cleaning process.
• Sweeps, dusts, vacuums, and mops in assigned areas using automatic scrub/buffer equipment as needed.
• Arranges and/or moves furniture in patient and non-patient care areas according to room setup.
• Ensure equipment is working prior to use.
• Documents and reports items/equipment needing repair and hazardous conditions requiring correction.
• Stock supply cart for assigned areas with proper equipment needed to complete assigned shift.

This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement

Required

• Basic education to understand and follow standard practice or oral and written instructions, able to speak, read and write English, use simple arithmetic, keep simple records, or use simple office machines.
• Fire Safety, within 90 Days

Preferred

• High School Graduate/ GED and Previous 6 months janitorial experience, in healthcare environment