Environmental Services Aide (PRN)

Job description

Your experience matters
Palomar Health Rehab is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Environmental Services Aide joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute
An Environmental Services Aide who excels in this role:
• Is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment in all areas of the hospital, including patient rooms, public areas, and offices. This role supports infection control and contributes to a positive patient experience through cleanliness and organization.
• Must maintain professionalism in interactions with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Clean patient rooms, restrooms, lounges, offices, corridors, walls, and windows according to daily schedule.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop, scrub, and shine floors; replenish paper and soap products; clean mirrors, sinks, and toilets.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums and floor scrubbers.
• Collect and remove trash from all areas of the facility daily.
• Stock linens throughout the hospital to ensure unit readiness.
• Adhere to all infection control policies and report safety hazards to supervisors.
• Must maintain professionalism in interactions with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and the ability to follow cleaning protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we’re looking for
Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience:
• Prior experience in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred; cleaning or housekeeping experience strongly preferred.

Skills:
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and hospital staff.

Schedule: PRN (as needed)
This position does not have a set weekly schedule. You’ll be called in to work when extra help is needed—such as covering for someone, handling busy periods, or filling gaps in the schedule. Hours can vary from week to week, and there’s no guaranteed hours.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More about Palomar Health Rehabilitation
Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute is a 52-bed inpatient rehab facility located in Escondido, California, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone, your experience matters.
Salary Range: $24 per hour
EEOC Statement
Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.