Environmental Services Assistant

Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.000000 | Full Time | 2nd Shift - Swing

The typical starting range is $17.00 - $21.25 (or higher) based on qualifications and years of relevant experience). Plus, you will receive extra pay (shift differentials) for swing, night, and weekend hours.

• $1.04 extra per hour between 3:00pm and 11:00pm
• $1.90 extra per hour between 11:00pm and 7:00am
• $.88 extra per hour for weekend shifts
  
  

Why Asante

Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence.

Position Summary

At Asante, the Environmental Services Assistant/Housekeeper will effectively maintain a clean, healthy, safe as possible environment at onsite and/or offsite buildings for all patients, visitors, and employees, through the use of appropriate asepsis techniques.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to effectively communicate as required for the position
  
  

Experience

• One year of institutional cleaning experience, preferred
  
  

Required Skills

• Must be able to read, write and comprehend English
• Flexible work schedule
• Good organization skills, ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to be self-directed as well as motivated
• Demonstrate a positive, professional and caring attitude in dealing with patients and their families, physicians, visitors and peers
• Demonstrate a cooperative effort toward team concepts
  
  

Preferred Certifications

• CSCT: Certified Training for Surgical Cleaning Technicians
• CHEST: Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician
• CMIP: Certificate of Mastery in Infection Prevention for Environmental Services Professionals
  
  

Working Environment / Physical Requirements

This position requires continuous physical exertion including the ability to lift, push or pull over 50 pounds, bending and stretching and other awkward physical movements. In addition, exposure to blood and bodily fluids is to be expected.

What We Offer For Full And Part-Time Positions

• Competitive starting wage
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness
• Excellent retirement package with up to 6% employer contribution
• Generous Earned Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of service
  
  

What We Offer Our Flexible Workforce (Per Diem/On-call)

• Competitive starting wage
• An additional 15% on top of the base hourly rate (if not an employee already in a benefited position)
• Benefit option available through the Asante Flexible Workforce plan
• Excellent retirement package with up to a 6% employer contribution
  
  

About Asante And Southern Oregon

Asante is a local, community owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includes Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented within an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees, Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. At Asante your work positively impacts your family, friends, neighbors and the community. Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you connect.

At Asante we are defined by our values - traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.