Bend,OR,USA Job:EVS Housekeeping Attendant-$20 To $25 Per HOUR

St. Charles Health System is a well-established healthcare provider committed to creating America’s healthiest community by delivering exceptional patient care. Rooted in values of accountability, caring, and teamwork, the health system emphasizes a compassionate approach to better health, better care, and better value. This organization operates with a clear vision to provide a safe, clean, and supportive environment for patients, families, visitors, and caregivers across its facilities. As the health industry increasingly prioritizes hygiene and safety, particularly in a hospital environment, St. Charles Health System’s Environmental Services department plays a pivotal role in supporting patient outcomes and operational excellence through dedicated sanitation efforts. The Environmental Services department at St. Charles Health System is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation throughout the hospital. This department follows rigorous standards to disinfect all surfaces and ensures compliance with safety regulations. The role of the Environmental Services Attendant is integral to this mission, focusing on upholding a high standard of cleanliness in assigned interior areas. This position requires precision, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining an environment that supports the safety and comfort of patients and healthcare staff. The Environmental Services Attendant reports to the Environmental Services Manager and functions without direct supervisory duties. The role involves performing detailed cleaning tasks such as scrubbing floors, disinfecting bathrooms, handling waste disposal, and ensuring the availability of cleaning supplies. This individual is also responsible for operating and maintaining cleaning equipment, adhering to infection control protocols, and regularly inspecting areas to ensure hygiene standards are met. Greeting patients and visitors with respect and maintaining their privacy are important aspects of this role, demonstrating the health system’s dedication to compassionate care. Offering a pay range of $20.11 to $25.14 per hour, this position also includes different shift differentials including relief, swing shift, night shift, and weekend rates, reflecting the varied work hours. The Environmental Services Attendant typically works third shift hours but functions as a relief caregiver, providing flexibility in scheduling. Certifications such as CHEST are required within six months of hire, with coursework supported by the employer. While prior professional janitorial or housekeeping experience is preferred, the health system considers equivalent education and experience. Overall, this role is essential for supporting infection control and delivering a clean, safe, and welcoming environment within St. Charles Health System. It is ideal for individuals dedicated to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, who thrive in a team-oriented healthcare setting. By joining this team, attendants contribute directly to the well-being of a diverse community, aligning with the organization's goals of quality improvement and continuous enhancement of healthcare environments.

• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• able to stand and walk for 75% or more of the shift
• can lift, carry, push or pull 1-10 pounds routinely
• able to grasp and squeeze
• able to sit, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and lift/carry/push/pull 11-25 pounds frequently
• occasionally able to climb ladders or step stools and lift/carry/push/pull 25-50 pounds
• able to operate a motor vehicle
• capable of using clear and audible speaking voice and hearing normal speech
• able to perform keyboard operation rarely
• exposure to heat, cold, wet/slippery areas, noise, dust, vibration, chemical solutions, and uneven surfaces occasionally
• must comply with blood-borne pathogen exposure risk protocols