Service Worker

Location:

Avera Dells Area Health Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$17.50 - $21.50

Position Highlights

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Maintains the cleanliness of the hospital campus.

What you will do

• Cleans occupied patient rooms on a daily basis and upon discharges.
• Cleans other areas of the hospital such as offices, rest rooms, surgery, waiting rooms, wellness, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, lab, x-ray, kitchen, laundry, and hallways. Provides floor care when needed.
• Assists Maintenance on occasion with lawn care and snow removal.
• Collects soiled linen; sorts and washes soiled linen; dries, folds, and stores/transports clean linen. Weighs linen to keep an accurate record of linen usage by department. May also mend and iron personal clothing.
• Keeps cleaning agents properly labeled and stored according to policies and procedures and in compliance with OSHA guidelines and regulations. Understands all chemicals used in the laundry area and knows the location and use of material safety data sheets (MSDS). Follows guidelines for infection control at all times.
• Follows HAACP guidelines and department policies and procedures during food preparation, distribution, and storage. Records temperatures of beverages, salads, and desserts during food production and service.
• Complies with physician ordered therapeutic diets during tray service and distribution of condiments.
• Cleans trays and washes dishes following appropriate policies and procedures. Uses proper dish handling procedures for storing dishes and utensils.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• High School or GED Equivalent ; one to three months related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Drivers License- Licensing Board

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.

• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer- Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.