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The Environmental Services Assistant supports daily EVS operations to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This role assists with inventory management, staffing coordination, training support, vendor communication, and general administrative tasks. Acting as a liaison between EVS leadership and frontline staff, the assistant ensures smooth operations, effective communication, and high-quality service standards.
Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more.
We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Monitor bed board and reassign EVS staff to support timely room turnover and patient flow Respond promptly to departmental calls, service requests, and maintenance issues Maintain and monitor inventory of supplies, linen, and uniforms Inspect equipment for cleanliness and functionality; report repair needs Assist with special projects to support departmental improvements and facility goals Evaluate workloads to balance staff distribution across shifts and unit demands Coordinate with external vendors for scheduled or issue-based services Participate in emergency preparedness activities to support hospital safety Assist with staff training, orientation, and competency documentation Take lead responsibilities as assigned, directing daily EVS staff duties Demonstrate core patient experience principles in all interactions Qualifications
Must be able to read, write and speak English. High school/GED completion required.
Preferred: one year of experience working in Environmental Services (Housekeeping) setting. License(s)/Certification(s): None
About the role
The Environmental Services Assistant supports daily EVS operations to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This role assists with inventory management, staffing coordination, training support, vendor communication, and general administrative tasks.