Environmental Services Aide

At Palo Alto County Health System, we are proud to serve as the healthcare hub of choice in Northwest Iowa, delivering a clean, safe, and welcoming environment that supports exceptional patient care. As an Environmental Aide, you will play a vital role in maintaining the overall cleanliness, safety, and appearance of our facility, ensuring a positive experience for patients, staff, and visitors. In this role, you will perform a variety of housekeeping and environmental services tasks to maintain hospital facilities in a clean, sanitary, orderly, and attractive condition. Responsibilities include routine cleaning of patient rooms, public areas, restrooms, and department spaces through activities such as mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and disinfecting surfaces. You will prepare and clean discharge rooms, assist with linen distribution, replace supplies such as paper products and soap, and ensure all areas meet infection control and sanitation standards. You will also support specialized cleaning needs, including operating room cleaning following procedures and performing deep cleaning as required. Maintaining a high standard of infection prevention is essential, and you will follow established safety precautions, universal precautions, and hospital protocols to reduce risk and ensure a safe environment for all. You will identify and report maintenance or safety concerns and assist in creating a well-maintained and hazard-free facility. This role requires the ability to work efficiently and independently while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. You will follow both written and verbal instructions, communicate effectively with team members, and collaborate with departments across the organization, including nursing, laboratory, radiology, surgery, and clinic staff. Flexibility, reliability, and attention to detail are key to success in this position. To be successful in this role, candidates should have a high school diploma or GED (or be currently enrolled in high school). Previous experience is not required, and on-the-job training will be provided for individuals who are motivated to learn. Candidates should be able to work flexible hours, demonstrate strong work ethic and teamwork, and possess basic computer skills. Employee Benefits PACHS offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including: Health & Wellness Two medical plan options (PPO and HDHP) with no-cost preventive care Employer HSA contributions for eligible participants Dental insurance with 100% preventive coverage Vision insurance through VSP Discounted membership at the Arthur & Audrey Smith Wellness Center Financial Security Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) Employer-paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance Optional voluntary life insurance Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Employer-paid Long-Term Disability Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness coverage Time Off & Lifestyle PTO begins accruing on your first day PTO cash-out program available up to four times per year Holiday Club payroll savings option Support & Resources Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 confidential counseling, financial guidance, legal support, coaching, and more About Palo Alto County Health System Palo Alto County Health System is the healthcare hub of choice in Northwest Iowa, known for delivering exceptional, patient-centered care supported by a culture of teamwork, respect, and compassion. Our employees play a critical role in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment where both patients and staff can thrive. When you join PACHS, you become part of a mission-driven team dedicated to caring for our community — and each other.