**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 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

**ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE ASSOCIATE**

**Northridge Hospital Medical Center**

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-orientated **Environmental Services Associate** to join our team. The **Environmental Services Associate** will be responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary environment in our healthcare facility which is essential to ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients staff and visitors. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently and as part of a team to ensure that all areas of the facility are clean and well-maintained.

**Responsibilities**

+ Clean and sanitize patient rooms common areas and other areas of the facility

+ Follow established cleaning and disinfection protocols and procedures

+ Collect and dispose of waste biohazardous waste and linens

+ Stock and maintain supplied in patient rooms and common areas

+ Respond to requests for cleaning services from healthcare staff

+ You may operate heavy-duty equipment and use special cleaning equipment.

**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.**

**Pay Range**

$23.00 - $23.91 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.