Environmental Services Worker - Appalachian Regional Healthcare System

Position Summary
We are looking for a dedicated Environmental Service Worker to join our team, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, independence, and commitment to outstanding service. Key responsibilities include general cleaning tasks such as floor stripping, refinishing, carpet cleaning and extraction, trash and bio-medical waste removal, and the secure handling of confidential documents.

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth: Our team values development, with pathways for advancement and continuous learning opportunities.
• Safety First: We are committed to maintaining a safe and hygienic environment, following stringent cleaning protocols.
• Competitive Compensation: Starting rates from $15.00 per hour, with shift differentials for eligible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough cleaning and sanitation across various areas, adhering to safety and infection control procedures.
• Safely remove and transport waste, including bio-medical waste, from facilities to designated holding areas.
• Manage and securely handle confidential documents as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Experience: Prior experience in environmental services or healthcare preferred.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, adherence to cleaning protocols, and exceptional customer service. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, and physicians.

Physical & Working Conditions

• Physical requirements include frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, and the ability to lift over 50 lbs regularly.
• Working conditions may include exposure to bloodborne pathogens, cleaning chemicals, and mechanical equipment.

Join our team
If you are committed to supporting a clean and safe environment in a healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply and be a vital part of our community-focused team.

About UNC Health Appalachian

UNC Health Appalachian, the leader for healthcare in the High Country, comprises three hospitals, 13 medical practices, Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, The Rehabilitation Center, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. UNC Health Appalachian stays committed to promoting health in the High Country, enhancing quality of life, and simply “making life better.“

About UNC Health

UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org.

UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We value a workforce that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, as it enhances our ability to provide outstanding care. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. UNC Health Appalachian is committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process and a workplace where all team members feel respected and empowered. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us.

Employment at UNC Health Appalachian is contingent upon successful completion of a background and drug screen.

For accommodations or additional information, contact recruitment@apprhs.org.

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