Project RISE Environmental Svcs Asst

Overview

Responsible to maintain in a clean and sanitary manner all facilities of the hospital as assigned by the Manager. Assigned work areas shall be maintained at a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation according to established policies and procedures and with the guidance of the Manager.

Requires satisfactory completion of special procedures as assigned, from time to time, by the Managers.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Project RISE

Project RISE (Reaching for Independent Successful Employment) creates employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities through :

Paid employment

Positions may be part time or full time, based upon the needs of the hiring department.

Qualifications for Project RISE

A person with a disability who identifies of having a physical or mental impairment, which creates a barrier to employment, and who needs Supported Employment services to reach successful employment.

We expect that individuals are able to perform assigned tasks independently after the supported employment period.

What is Supported Employment : Support Employment is ongoing supports provided to individuals and their employers who, because of their disabilities, need intensive on-going support to maintain a job in competitive or customized employment, or self-employment, in an integrated work setting.

This is achieved by providing on-the-job training in work and work-related skills; . job coaching to facilitate the acquisition, and ongoing performance, of the essential functions of the job and the facilitation of natural supports (.

fading). Ongoing retention, supervision and monitoring of the person's performance; . evaluating self-maintenance strategies, work production and the effectiveness of natural supports (.

• fading) which promote the greatest degree of inclusion, integration and autonomy. Training in related skills needed to retain employment;
• supporting and facilitating strategies which promote attendance and social inclusion in the workplace based upon individualized assessed need such as using community resources and public transportation

To learn more about the Project RISE program, click here :

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization.

New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and / or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005.

If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and / or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Maintains floors in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Cleans and sanitizes all areas of the hospital property.
• Required to handle hazardous waste, general waste and soiled linens to transport throughout the hospital facility to collection site for contractual removal.
• Maintains areas in an aesthetically pleasing and orderly fashion.
• Operates cleaning equipment and checks for proper function. Maintains cleanliness of equipment.

Qualifications

No Specific Requirements and Ability to read & comprehend instructions and product labels.

Benefits at Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City.

Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $17.00 / hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work / Work from Home

This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children’s Mercy locations and may not work from home.

EEO Employer / Disabled / Vet

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors.

A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates.

The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status.

A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we.

We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.

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