**Responsibilities**

Join our team and play a vital role in maintaining a clean and healthy environment for our patients and staff! We are seeking a dedicated **Environmental Services Associate to:**

+ Perform comprehensive cleaning and sanitization of patient rooms, hallways, waiting areas, and other areas within the healthcare facility.

+ Strictly follow established cleaning and disinfection procedures and protocols to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.

+ Collect, transport, and dispose of general waste, regulated medical waste (biohazardous), and soiled linens according to established guidelines.

+ Replenish supplies in patient rooms and common areas, ensuring adequate stock levels of essential items.

+ Respond efficiently and courteously to requests for cleaning services from nurses, doctors, and other healthcare personnel.

+ Safely operate and maintain various cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers, buffers, and other specialized machinery.

**Qualifications**

+ High school diploma and/or GED education.

+ Requires enough basic education to understand and follow standard practice or oral and written instructions.

+ Able to read and write use simple arithmetic keeps simple records or use simple office machines.

+ Minimum 6 months janitorial experience in Healthcare or Nursing Home preferred.

+ Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

+ Must maintain current Fire Safety card.

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

**Overview**

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

**Pay Range**

$23.00 - $24.86 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.