EVS Housekeeping

POSITION TITLE: Environmental Services Worker/Housekeeper

REPORTS TO (TITLE): Director of Plant Operations

EMPLOYEE PAY STATUS: Non-Exempt

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

An Environmental Services Worker is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the facility to ensure cleanliness and sanitation. They perform tasks such as mopping, sweeping, and dusting with a goal to create a safe and hygienic environment for employees and visitors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Properly demonstrates the techniques for cleaning a room; has a good working knowledge of the procedures for room cleaning, and during the cleaning identifies any concerns that require hospital facilities staff to fix.

· Performs a range of cleaning tasks like mopping, sweeping, and floor buffing.

· Cleans general areas around the building as assigned.

· Mops and sweep floors to ensure all spaces are safe to walk.

· Dusts window sills and wipe down windows ensuring both high and low dust spaces are addressed.

· Disinfects walls and other high-traffic areas as needed.

· Distributes linens and tracks the linens used in each department.

· Refills necessary cleaning supplies to include toilet paper and other paper products as needed.

· Follows Management of Assaultive Behaviors procedures accurately when needed to ensure both patient and staff safety.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Licensing:

· High school graduate or equivalent, BA or BS preferred.

Knowledge and Experience:

· Proven work experience as an Environmental Services Worker or similar housekeeping role preferred.

· Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and how to apply chemicals safely.

· Working knowledge of various cleaning tools like vacuum cleaners and floor buffers.

· Relevant training and/or certifications as an Environmental Services Worker.

· Current CPR and First Aid certification or within one month of hire date.

· Management of Assaultive Behavior course prior to independent work in the hospital inpatient units.

Skills and Abilities:

· Demonstrates appropriate professional boundaries and considers patients as valued customers.

· Properly assesses routine situations, determines and takes appropriate action.

· Accepts feedback in a positive manner and applies it to improve performance and further learning.

· Follows all safety procedures; is alert to changing situations and contributes to preventing opportunities for danger to develop.

· Speaks with authority in a calm and clear voice, uses proper selection of words and has knowledge of when and how to use them.

· Communicates with all customers (family, referral sources, caseworkers, etc) in a professional manner; is service oriented; and is courteous, friendly, and empathetic.

· Exhibits calm and controlled attitude; does not overreact to allow his/her own actions to further deteriorate the situation.

· Answers calls/walkie talkie correspondence in a professional manner; directs calls appropriately, and takes messages.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:

• Use standard cleaning supplies, cleaning equipment, and disposal containers to include repetitive actions.
• Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.
• Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Vision: see details of objects at close range.
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Reach forward, up, down, and to the side.
• Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.
• Lift up to twenty (20) pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $23.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $24