Environmental Svc Worker - Environmental Services - Kettering - FT/Days

As an Environmental Service Worker at Kettering Health, your primary responsibilities include cleaning designated areas in accordance with safety guidelines, documenting your daily cleaning tasks, and engaging with patients and staff in a professional manner. Flexibility is crucial, as you may need to adapt to schedule changes or staff shortages, while also demonstrating proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Kettering Health prefers candidates for the Environmental Service Worker position to have at least a high school diploma or GED, alongside one year of previous experience in housekeeping or a related service role. Strong communication skills, a dedication to customer service, and the ability to lift 10 to 25 pounds daily are also highly valued qualifications.

Kettering Health values its Environmental Service Workers by fostering a supportive work environment that emphasizes teamwork, professional engagement, and high standards of cleanliness. Employees are trained to follow specific safety protocols and use personal protective equipment effectively, ensuring their safety while they contribute to a healthy environment for everyone.

Successful Environmental Service Workers at Kettering Health exhibit strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a friendly attitude when interacting with staff and patients. The ability to plan, initiate responsibilities, and navigate the demands of a busy healthcare setting are crucial characteristics that contribute to the overall success of the team and the care environment.

The Environmental Service Worker position at Kettering Health is typically a full-time role with day shifts. Employees should be prepared for a flexible schedule to accommodate changes, ensuring that cleaning duties are managed effectively and that high standards of cleanliness are maintained throughout the facilities.

Share specific examples of your previous roles in housekeeping, highlighting the tasks you undertook and how they relate to the responsibilities of the Environmental Service Worker position at Kettering Health.

Discuss your understanding of safety protocols and provide examples of how you have adhered to safety guidelines to protect yourself and others in previous roles.

It's important to communicate effectively with your supervisor. Provide an example of how you've managed such situations in the past and the outcome that followed.

Emphasize the importance of positive communication, empathy towards patients and staff, and adapting your approach based on the situation to ensure comfort and satisfaction.

Explain your time management skills and provide examples of how you have effectively prioritized multiple tasks to maintain cleanliness and efficiency under pressure.

Discuss the importance of body language, eye contact, and friendly interactions. Share specific anecdotes that illustrate how engagement improves morale and teamwork.

Mention any training programs, certifications, or resources you utilize to keep your knowledge current in cleaning standards and safety practices relevant to the healthcare setting.

Detail the steps you would take to address the hazard immediately by reporting it to the necessary department and ensuring the area is temporarily secured until it is resolved.

Share your experience with electronic devices and cleaning technology, highlighting any software or tools you've used to document tasks or manage schedules effectively.

Express your passion for working in a healthcare setting, your commitment to providing a safe and clean environment for patients, and your admiration for Kettering Health's mission and values.