HOUSEKEEPER-UHR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES at Union Health – TERRE HAUTE, Indiana

You belong at Union!

Why Union?

Union Health is an award-winning integrated health system and the Wabash Valley's largest employer. Union Health is an independent and not-for-profit health system. Union Health consists of Union Hospital, Union Hospital Clinton, and Union Medical Group. Union Health offers a full spectrum of healthcare career opportunities across the continuum of care. The organizations that make up Union Health have a long tradition of serving the health care needs of West Central Indiana and East Central Illinois residents, stretching back more than 125 years.

The Environmental Service is role supports a clean, safe, and welcoming hospital environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
You would ensure patient rooms, public areas, and workspaces are properly cleaned and disinfected by following hospital standards, using approved equipment and chemicals, and supporting infection control practices.

This role reports to the Housekeeping Manager.
Essential & valuable skills gained (in this unit or in this department):

• Attention to detail in healthcare cleaning and infection prevention
• Proper use of hospital-grade cleaning equipment and chemicals
• Time management and reliability in a fast-paced hospital setting
• Understanding of safety protocols and patient privacy standards
• Teamwork and communication within Environmental Services and clinical areas

(Unit / Dept.) Successes and Designation

• Supports hospital-wide cleanliness and patient safety standards
• Plays a key role in infection prevention and regulatory readiness
• Recognized as an essential service team that directly impacts patient experience and quality of care

(Unit / Dept.) Training & Onboarding Culture

• Structured onboarding with hands-on training and clear cleaning protocols
• Supportive team environment with guidance from experienced Environmental Services staff
• Ongoing education focused on safety, infection control, and quality standards
  

Essential Job Duties:

• Follows hospital and department rules.
  Uses manuals for guidance.
• Perform various cleaning tasks like dusting, mopping, and vacuuming for patient and visitor safety.
• Know how to use cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Being reliable by coming to work on time and completing assigned shifts.
• Keeps equipment clean, stays updated on infection control, and does extra tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Functional grasp of standard written and verbal English and basic math.
  Ability to follow instructions.
• Flexible in schedule to meet the demands of the department.
  Valid driver's license preferred.
• Previous cleaning experience strongly preferred.
  

In addition to competitive pay, Union co-workers enjoy:

• Part-time and Full-time schedules
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Paid Time Off starting day one.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year.
• Career Paths
• Success Sharing
• 403b Retirement Employer Match.
• Much More!
  

Be part of an organization that is dedicated to your work-life balance, career, growth, and development. Union Health, U Matter and U Belong.

How can we help? Call us at 812-238-7827 or email us at recruiting@union.health

Please note that the salary information provided on the career site for this position opening may not necessarily reflect the accurate compensation associated with the role.
We encourage candidates to inquire further and engage in direct communication with Union Health for comprehensive salary details.

As an EOE/AA employer, Union Hospital, Inc. will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.