Environmental Service Worker
About the job
- Six months of environmental services experience is preferred, preferably in a health care setting.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required, or the candidate must demonstrate willingness and ability to learn the procedures necessary for the position.
- Ability to receive and give written and oral directions.
- Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, vendors, and the general public.
- Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods, regularly lift 30 pounds, occasionally lift 50 pounds without assistance, and sit, talk, and hear; close, distance, peripheral, and color vision and ability to adjust focus are required.
- Maintain cleanliness in resident rooms, including collecting resident and office trash, cleaning trash cans, bathroom fixtures, commodes, and floors, stocking paper supplies, dusting and polishing surfaces and furniture, and mopping or vacuuming flooring.
- Maintain the organization of resident furniture and belongings according to departmental procedure.
- Clean desks, tables, cabinets, sinks, and floors in kitchenettes and utility rooms according to departmental procedure.
- Deep clean resident rooms according to the schedule and departmental procedure.
- Maintain cleanliness of elevator walls and floors.
- Assist with resident transfers and discharges by packing, labeling, and moving belongings and furniture to designated rooms or storage on the scheduled day.
- Assist new residents with moving belongings into their new rooms on the scheduled admission day.
- Assist with setting up and taking down special functions.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including the housekeeping closet and cart.
- Dilute and use chemicals properly and maintain labels on chemical dispenser bottles according to departmental procedures and policy.
- Wear appropriate protective clothing and devices when handling infectious waste or blood and body fluids, according to facility policy and supervisor direction.
- Monitor inventory of supplies such as paper towels, soap, and toilet paper.
- Report hazardous conditions or equipment malfunctions to a supervisor.
- Attend staff meetings and departmental in-services.
- Vacuum and maintain lobbies, lounges, hallways, resident dining areas, and other assigned common areas.
- Empty and replace liners in trash receptacles in lobbies and common areas as needed.
- After successful training, clean and maintain tile and carpet floors, strip and wax floors according to schedule, buff floors, clean lights, sprinklers, and vents, and clean carpets with an extractor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
About the company
Episcopal Church Home, part of Episcopal SeniorLife Communities, provides senior care, housing, and community programming built on Christian values and 150 years of service. It offers a range of living options and services for older adults, from independent living to assisted care, designed to support residents’ daily needs and social engagement through inclusive programming and supportive housing communities. The model combines care services with community life, allowing residents to age in place within a faith-rooted organization that emphasizes relationships and fulfilled living. The organization differentiates itself through its long history, response to social needs, and mission-driven approach guided by Episcopal values, aiming to help seniors live meaningful, connected lives with personalized care.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Rochester, New York
Founded
1868
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- April 16, 2026 Rochester ribbon-cutting modernized one of Rochester's largest skilled-nursing campuses.
- Louisville's 2025 memory care center and Lyndon House broaden higher-acuity referral pathways.
- Current admissions pages and 2026 activities calendars show active operations and ongoing census support.
What critics are saying
- The $7.6 million Rochester remodel demands sustained occupancy to justify 2026 returns.
- Senior living margins stay squeezed by Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement pressure through 2026.
- If resident demand softens, new private-room capacity becomes an underused fixed-cost burden.
What makes Episcopal Church Home unique
- April 2026 Rochester renovation added private rooms and upgraded rehabilitation spaces.
- Louisville's campus pairs skilled nursing, memory care, personal care, and patio homes.
- ERS won 2025 Louisville Top Workplace recognition, signaling stronger employer brand.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Disability Insurance
- Vision Insurance