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Environmental Assistant

Wabasha, MN · On-site

$16.47 - $21.83/hr

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Environmental Assistant

Wabasha, MN • On-site


Gundersen Health System
Health Care and Social Assistance • 5 - 10K employees

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 90 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

532nd of 895 rated healthcare providers

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$16.47 - $21.83/hr

Part-time

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Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply today.
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Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply today.
At Gundersen Health System, we believe patients of all ages deserve the best care and we strive to make a difference in their lives. Do you believe you have what it takes to be a part of that difference?
Join our team as an Environmental Assistant in Wabasha, MN and be the change you want to see in the world.
What you will get:
  • Pay range of $16.47 - $21.83 / hour, based on experience
  • Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work.
  • Work/Life balance to love what you do and where you live.

What's Available:
  • Casual position - work hours are based on department availability and organizational need.

What you will do:
  • Provide LOVE + MEDICINE to our patients & residents
  • Responsible for providing all cleaning services and indirect patient care.
  • Maintain all facilities in a neat, clean, safe, and sanitary environment by disinfecting. mopping, vacuuming, dusting and wiping surfaces, fixtures, and furnishings.

What you need:
  • No education required, high school diploma or equivalency desired.
  • Prefer 1 year work experience in healthcare.

Gundersen Health System, which includes St. Elizabeth's in Wabasha, MN is healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors.
While we call La Crosse home, our system has 7 hospitals and 65 clinics in neighboring communities. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care combined with the right amount of love.
We call it Love + Medicine
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:
Primary Recruiter:
Brenda Creighton
Recruiter Email Address:
blcreigh@emplifyhealth.org
We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future.
Equal Opportunity Employer

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About Gundersen Health System

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Gundersen Health System is an award winning, physician-led, integrated healthcare system employing nearly 900+ clinicians. Our mission is to distinguish ourselves through excellence in patient care, education, research and improved health in the communities we serve. A rewarding practice and an excellent quality of life awaits.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

La Crosse, WI, US

Year founded

1891


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