Position Summary The Environmental Service Worker will be responsible for ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

This role requires someone who is detail-oriented, able to work independently, and has a strong commitment to providing a high level of service.

The Environmental Service Worker removes confidential documents to holding area as needed and required. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience and education.

Starting compensation ranges from $15.00 - $21.75 hourly. This is a non-exempt position. Weekend rotation is required. This position is eligible for shift differentials if working qualified shift.

Position Qualifications Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED is preferred, but not required.

Experience

Prior experience in environmental services or healthcare setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public, patients, family, staff, and physicians and acts within the chain of command, utilizing positive verbal and non-verbal skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow established cleaning protocols.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to read, write, and count
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service to patients, family, staff, and physicians
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and regulations.

Physical Demands

• Manual dexterity and mobility
• Prolonged, extensive or considerable sitting / standing / walking
• Bending, squatting, twisting, and turning
• Near acuity : ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less

Working Conditions

• Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases
• Frequently exposed to hazards from electrical / mechanical / power equipment, odorous chemicals and specimens, and unpleasant elements (accident, injury, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces), etc.
• Frequently per shift : lifts, carries, pushes, and / or pulls >

50 lbs.

• Frequently per hour : bends, squats, kneels, twists, turns, and reaches
• Frequently per hour : exposed to close eye work
• Infrequently per shift, may be exposed to Ionizing / nonionizing radiation exposure, including x-ray and microwave

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

Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is committed to equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Discrimination and harassment of any type is prohibited. Employment at Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is contingent upon successful completion of a background and urine drug screen.

Want to know more? Contact Us!

recruitment@apprhs.org

PI242223144

Last updated : 2024-06-15