Job Description

Your experience matters

Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Environmental Services Aide joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

At Starr Regional Medical Center, our Environmental Services (EVS) team plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our patients, visitors, and staff. Our team works collaboratively across departments to support infection prevention, patient safety, and the overall patient experience. We take pride in making a meaningful difference in the care and comfort of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute

An Environmental Services Aide who excels in this role:

• Cleaning Services: Cleans assigned areas thoroughly, ensuring facilities meet sanitation regulations and Infection Control standards.
• Cleans, sweeps, dusts, mops, and/or polishes assigned areas or buildings.
• Stocks assigned areas with basic supplies.
• Checks area after cleaning to ensure departmental guidelines are followed.
• Cleaning Support Activities: Performs appropriate follow-up, documentation, and compliance activities related to cleaning procedures.
• Documents work performed according to department standards.
• Communicates with appropriate personnel regarding cleanliness status, (e.g., when patient room is ready for discharge, etc.)
• Complies with all applicable JCAHO, OSHA, and related standards regarding chemical/supply use and documentation.
• Informs supervisor of inventory and supply needs.
• Safety: Identifies potential safety hazards in work areas and takes appropriate action to ensure safety of self and others.
• Identifies potential safety hazards or problems in work areas.
• Takes appropriate measures for safety of self and others in work area.
• Reports and/or communicates correct information concerning safety hazards to appropriate personnel.

What we’re looking for

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, required. Additional requirements include:

• Previous clinical housekeeping experience preferred
• Must be able to work every other weekend.

Schedule: Full-time, Days, 6:00am - 2:00pm

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More about Starr Regional Medical Center

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed hospital that has proudly served Athens and the surrounding communities for more than 50 years. We are proud to be recognized with an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group and The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval®, reflecting our commitment to providing high-quality, safe and compassionate care to the communities we serve.

EEOC Statement

“Starr Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.