Service Worker - PT Dell Rapids

Service Worker - PT Dell Rapids at Avera Health summary: The Service Worker at Avera Dells Area Health Hospital is responsible for maintaining cleanliness in various hospital areas including patient rooms, restrooms, and kitchens. This role supports healthcare operations by ensuring compliance with infection control practices and safety guidelines, while also assisting with laundry and food services. The ideal candidate must possess a high school diploma and have the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Location: Avera Dells Area Health Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $17.25 - $21.25 Position Highlights Day shifts with possible weekends/evenings/holidays You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Maintains the cleanliness of the hospital campus. What you will do Cleans occupied patient rooms on a daily basis and upon discharges. Cleans other areas of the hospital such as offices, rest rooms, surgery, waiting rooms, wellness, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, lab, x-ray, kitchen, laundry, and hallways. Provides floor care when needed. Assists Maintenance on occasion with lawn care and snow removal. Collects soiled linen; sorts and washes soiled linen; dries, folds, and stores/transports clean linen. Weighs linen to keep an accurate record of linen usage by department. May also mend and iron personal clothing. Keeps cleaning agents properly labeled and stored according to policies and procedures and in compliance with OSHA guidelines and regulations. Understands all chemicals used in the laundry area and knows the location and use of material safety data sheets (MSDS). Follows guidelines for infection control at all times. Follows HAACP guidelines and department policies and procedures during food preparation, distribution, and storage. Records temperatures of beverages, salads, and desserts during food production and service. Complies with physician ordered therapeutic diets during tray service and distribution of condiments. Cleans trays and washes dishes following appropriate policies and procedures. Uses proper dish handling procedures for storing dishes and utensils. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: High School or GED Equivalent ; one to three months related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Drivers License - Licensing Board Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org . Keywords: hospital cleaning, service worker, infection control, hospital housekeeping, cleaning agent safety, patient care support, healthcare environment, facility maintenance, food service sanitation, teamwork in healthcare

Location: Sioux Falls, SD, US

Posted Date: 5/18/2025