Environmental Services Intern / Crothall Healthcare, Our Lady of the Lake Hospital

You can make a huge difference in the lives of patients and caregivers by creating a safe and comfortable environment for them to heal and work.

This team works directly with clinical staff members, and frequently interacts with patients; some housekeepers even make lasting connections with the patients they serve! If you’re looking for transferrable skills and love working directly with people to brighten their day, explore these roles.

Crothall Healthcare We are hiring for a Summer 2027 Intern position. Pay Range: $21.00 - 23.00 per hour. Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. At Crothall Healthcare, a Compass...

Environmental Services Job Benefits

We help you make your health a priority by offering a wide range of comprehensive options, tools, and resources that help you live your best life, grow personally and professionally and get rewarded for the results you deliver.

Job Responsibilities

Frontline

Our frontline staff make sure hospitals are safe and clean for patients, staff and guests. These entry-level roles come with lots of training and resources, so you don’t need much experience to get started. Housekeepers’ specific duties may vary by hospital location and market, but typically involve:

• Cleaning and disinfecting patient bathrooms and public restrooms.
• Cleaning hospital floors and surfaces using Crothall’s cleaning methods and procedures.
• Making beds and replenishing supplies such as towels, blankets, soaps and shampoos.
• Creating and maintaining inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment.

Required Education

Education requirements vary by role, here’s what you need to get started:

Frontline

Degrees are not required, however, a High School Diploma or equivalent education level is preferred.

Training You Receive

We take you through a detailed training process where you’ll get to understand the importance of your role and our established safety standards and regulations. You can also expect continuous training to ensure a safe environment for everyone within a healthcare facility.

• A four-touch approach: This entails cleaning the patients’ rooms multiple times throughout the day.
• High Profile cleaning: This involves disinfecting rooms and high-touch areas in healthcare facilities to prevent germs.
• Discharge cleaning: This occurs when patients are discharged from the hospital, and their rooms are properly cleaned and disinfected before a new patient arrives.

My Great Start

My Great Start is a Crothall Healthcare program that helps ensure your success. In the first week you’ll work towards fostering relationships with your team and the company, with the goal of learning more about the company. My Great Start continues through the next 90 days and includes brief check-ins every 30 days to ensure your success and continued growth.

Foundations

The program consists of self-paced e-learning modules and includes an overview of the company, lessons in leadership, patient experience, talent management and critical compliance training.

Positive Impressions Program

This development program trains you on how to create the most caring, safe and personalized experiences for patients in the hospital where you work.