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Join the Environmental Services Team at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) and embark on a rewarding career as a Unit Tech/Laundry Worker. This exciting opportunity enables you to become an integral part of the NVRH team, fostering both personal and professional growth. In this role, you will perform a variety of comprehensive cleaning tasks in patient rooms, corridors, and common areas, following established protocols. You will also operate floor care equipment, including buffers and auto-scrubbers, and manage laundry operations, including equipment operation, accurate documentation, and the efficient collection and distribution of linens throughout the hospital. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism in patient interactions, maintain strict confidentiality, follow safety and infection control procedures, and ensure proper handling of cleaning chemicals and waste disposal. This position requires attention to detail and an ability to work collaboratively with hospital staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Environmental Services & Cleaning - Perform comprehensive cleaning and maintenance of patient rooms, corridors, bathrooms, and common areas; operate floor care equipment including buffers, auto-scrubbers, and vacuums; manage trash removal and waste disposal according to hospital standards
• Laundry Operations - Collect and distribute linens throughout the hospital, operate laundry equipment safely and efficiently, and maintain accurate documentation for all laundry services
• Safety & Infection Control - Follow Universal Precautions and isolation procedures; properly handle cleaning chemicals and contaminated materials; wash and sanitize equipment; and utilize protective equipment
• Professionalism - Maintain courteous interactions with patients, staff, and visitors; adhere to confidentiality policies; participate in training sessions; collaborate with team members and assist with orientation of new employees

Required Qualifications:

• Education - High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience - Previous healthcare cleaning or environmental services experience preferred
• Technical Competency - Ability to perform diverse housekeeping and cleaning tasks following established policies and procedures; proficiency in operating cleaning equipment and handling chemicals safely
• Work Style - Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also functioning effectively as a collaborative team member

About NVRH

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital is in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, in the Northeast Kingdom. We are a community, not-for-profit, acute care, critical access hospital. NVRH is one of two Vermont hospitals designated Baby Friendly(tm) by the World Health Organization. The organization offers primary and preventive care, as well as surgical and specialty services, inpatient and outpatient care, and 24-hour, physician-staffed emergency services. Aligned with community partners, NVRH values and invests in efforts to address social conditions, creating well-nourished, well-housed, physically healthy, mentally healthy, and financially secure communities. NVRH serves the health needs of over 30,000 people in Caledonia and southern Essex Counties in Vermont, employing more than 700 dedicated staff.

Why Join Our Team?

Join our healthcare team dedicated to delivering exceptional services to your community at NVRH! We offer competitive compensation featuring enticing benefits such as student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, a complimentary gym membership, affordable health, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) with company matching, and additional perks. Discover a fulfilling career with us where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying comprehensive rewards and support.