The EVS Aide at Bradley County Medical Center will perform cleaning of assigned areas, such as, medical units, patient rooms, public areas, offices, laboratories, restrooms and other duties related to housekeeping as assigned.

This position is very important as it is the foundation for providing patients, visitors and staff with a safe and clean environment by maintaining standards of cleanliness, sanitation and infection control.

This is a SAFETY SENSITIVE position.

Essential Job Functions :

General Cleaning

• Ensures that medical units, patient rooms, public areas, offices, laboratories, restrooms and any other assigned areas are cleaned in a timely manner.
• Assembles needed materials and supplies.
• Loads service cart and transports to work area.
• Performs general cleaning functions following housekeeping procedures.
• Cleans and maintain a various floor coverings.
• Replaces sharp containers.
• Collects, transports and disposes of trash and waste properly, including infectious waste bags.
• Assists in lifting, moving and relocating furnishings and equipment.
• Lifts, positions and transports supplies, material, furnishing, etc. utilizing proper body mechanic and equipment.
• Requests supplies as needed.

Patient Care Areas

Maintains clean environment in patient rooms, patient rest rooms, beds, waiting areas and examination areas; sweep and mop tile floors and / or vacuum carpet.

Dusts furniture, light shields, base boards, ledges and window sills.

• Adheres to appropriate procedures regarding isolation cleaning.
• Maintains discharges patient rooms so they are available for prompt reuse.
• Removes trash from patient rooms, nurses stations, nurse servers and public areas.
• Cleans discharge beds by washing complete bed and mattresses including crevices, head and foot boards, frame and casters.
• Cleans nurses' stations, utility rooms, waiting rooms, public rest rooms and keep in orderly condition.
• Washes walls, doors and interior glass to keep them free of dust and fingerprints.

Clinical / Office Areas

• Maintains cleanliness in clinical / office areas including damp wipe furniture, fixtures, counter tops, telephones, file cabinets, ledges, base tile, etc.
• Dusts furniture or flat surfaces.
• Maintains clean, odor free conditions in rest rooms. Cleans and washes mirrors, dusts light shields and towel dispensers.
• Keeps tile floors and carpeted areas clean and free of soil and debris.
• Empties and cleans trash containers.
• Spot washes walls, doors and cleans interior glass.

Trash

• Removes all trash from hospital and deposit into designated area.
• Cleans trash carts and trash cans.

Maintains an orderly physical environment

• Arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion after cleaning work area.
• Reports any furniture that needs shampooing or repairing.
• Keeps hallways uncluttered.
• Maintains housekeeping's utility room in order.
• Cleans and returns equipment to storage room.

Organizes / prioritizes work assignments to provide timely housekeeping services.

• Answers dispatched calls and responds accordingly.
• Prioritizes work based on bed availability, patient care and staff needs.
• Communicates the needed for assistance to Manager to avoid service delays.
• Provides assistance to co-workers as workload requires.

Follows prescribed disinfecting procedures in performing work

Cleans blood and body fluids from floors, walls, beds, and other equipment using Universal Precaution (UP), Personal Protective Equipment, (PPE) and Personal Protective Devices (PPD).

Works effectively as a team member within department and with customers to provide quality service through communication, cooperation and collaboration.

• Interacts and works collaboratively with patient / family / hospital staff in a customer responsive and courteous manner, in compliance with MEDCARE standards and promoting patient / customer satisfaction.
• Assists personnel when needed by performing tasks to keep department operating at peak efficiency levels.

Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient / family, department and hospital information .

Adheres to established department and organization policies(i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality and Compliance Policies).

Adheres to established department policies, procedures, objectives, compliance / quality improvement with consideration given to risk management, infection control and patient safety practices.

Assists in care and maintains equipment and supplies.

• Cleans and assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and utilizes supplies in a cost effective manner.
• Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor.

Completes required continuous training and education, including, department specific requirements.

Provides coverage for relief and absences.

Demonstrates flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays to provide continuous coverage as required.

Performs other duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

EDUCATION : High School Diploma / GED preferred.

EXPERIENCE : None

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : Must be available to work shifts as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions in order to carry out job duties effectively.
• Demonstrates ability to perform general cleaning effectively and meet job demands.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively work in a team environment and exhibit customer service skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Prolonged walking, standing, stooping and bending; may lift up to 50 pounds; exposure to infectious agents and harsh chemicals.

Last updated : 2024-03-06