What are the responsibilities and job description for the EVS TECHNICIAN/ DIETARY AIDE - MAIN CAMPUS position at Northwest Specialty Hospital?
Northwest Specialty Hospital is seeking a detail-oriented Environmental Services Technician/ Dietary Aide to join our team!
This position will be full time, 5 days a week (8-hour shifts)!
This dual-role position involves assisting with food service in our dietary department and managing cash transactions in our dining area. In this role you will responsible for cleaning of all assigned areas, maintaining appropriate supplies, conduct room cleanings, General cleaning, office cleaning and facilitating rapid turnover from case to case or patient to patient. You will need to demonstrate knowledge of principles and practices of aseptic technique and safe use of chemical cleaners and you will need to be able to work under pressure and in situations that demand patience, tact, stamina and endurance.
Qualifications and Preferred Experience:
- Ability to relate and work effectively with others
- Aware of standards of cleaning and performs in accordance with them
- Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective use of chemicals cleaning agents and safety instructions
- Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own growth and advancement
- Previous experience is preferred
Physical Requirements:
May be expected to lift up to 35 pounds or up to 150 pounds with assistance. May be expected to push or pull 150-300 pounds with assistance. Work is of medium demand; walking or standing most of the time while on duty. Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required. Optimal auditory acuity required. Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and instruments or needles is essential to performing assigned duties. Physical conditions are clean, neat and well-lit.
About Northwest Specialty Hospital:
Northwest Specialty Hospital is widely known for being a center of excellence and is proudly owned and operated by local physicians. The physicians have invested personally, professionally and financially in the care of the patients and the staff. They have dedicated their lives to creating a hospital that allows them to practice on their own terms and do what’s best for patients. Northwest Specialty Hospital includes 10 operating rooms and 30 inpatient beds, along with a variety of clinics and services throughout Kootenai County, that span across multiple specialties.
Northwest Specialty Hospital has earned numerous awards for patient care, surgical skill, medical care, and employee satisfaction. Northwest Specialty Hospital has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest for seven consecutive years!! Companies throughout Washington and Idaho were selected based on employee feedback about benefits, work environment, job satisfaction, and other factors. We continue to receive this distinguished honor based on our great company culture, patient focused approach, and robust benefits package!
Some of our amazing perks and benefits offered to employees are:
- Company-sponsored events such as sporting events, BBQs and holiday parties
- Comprehensive health care coverage with options for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (for benefit eligible positions)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Growth opportunities, ongoing education, training, leadership courses
- A generous 401K retirement plan
- A variety of discounts throughout the hospital and community are available to employees
- Wellness benefits offered to staff such as: weight loss challenge, access to a dietitian, and discount gym memberships
- Culture that promotes and supports work/life balance
**Northwest Specialty Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.**
