Environmental Services Aide at Healthcare of Iowa in Montrose, IA

The Environmental Services Aide is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, safe, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors at Montrose Health Center. This position plays an important role in infection prevention, resident satisfaction, and maintaining a welcoming, homelike environment.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning and sanitizing of resident rooms, bathrooms, hallways, common areas, offices, and other designated areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and disinfect surfaces according to facility cleaning schedules.
• Follow proper infection prevention and control procedures, including appropriate use of cleaning chemicals and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Collect and properly dispose of trash and waste.
• Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces and shared equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping carts, equipment, and cleaning supplies in a clean, organized, and safe manner.
• Report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, and damaged equipment to the appropriate personnel.
• Respect residents' privacy, dignity, personal belongings, and individual preferences while performing cleaning duties.
• Assist with room preparation for new admissions, discharges, and room changes.
• Complete assigned cleaning schedules and documentation as required.
• Work collaboratively with the Environmental Services team and other departments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support facility operations.

Performance Expectations

• Maintain assigned areas in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition.
• Complete daily responsibilities efficiently and with attention to detail.
• Follow established cleaning schedules, safety procedures, and infection control standards.
• Demonstrate dependability, teamwork, and a willingness to assist others.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and homelike environment for residents.
• Communicate concerns promptly and professionally.

Core Values

All Environmental Services Aides are expected to demonstrate Montrose Health Center's core values:

Kindness • Commitment • Integrity • Accountability • Collaboration

Our Environmental Services team plays an essential role in making Montrose Health Center a safe, clean, comfortable, and welcoming place for our residents to call home.

• Previous housekeeping or environmental services experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of basic cleaning procedures and infection prevention practices preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate respectfully with residents, families, and coworkers.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting as required by the position.