What are the responsibilities and job description for the EVS Technician, Housekeeping, PRN Days position at Andalusia Health?
Description
Join Andalusia Health in Andalusia, AL, an 88-bed, Joint Commission–accredited hospital that has earned chest pain and heart failure accreditations, and designation as a Baby-Friendly hospital. Andalusia delivers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient specialty services while embracing a shared commitment to patient safety and high-quality care. Grow your career with Andalusia, where we value your contributions to the community we serve.
Job Summary
The Environmental Services Worker cleans and services building areas; moves furniture, equipment and supplies; and performs a variety of environmental services duties to maintain the hospital in a neat, safe and sanitary condition.
Essential Functions
- Selects cleaning materials/supplies and prepares cleaning solutions. Loads service cart and transports to work area.
- Cleans assigned area (including, but on limited to walls, doors, tile, fixtures, patient TVs and equipment) with germicidal cleaning solutions.
- Sweeps, mops floors and vacuums carpet. Spot cleans carpet using appropriate solutions.
- Cleans restrooms, vanity areas, showers and commodes, maintaining sanitary and odor free conditions. Replenishes essentials.
- Collects and removes trash, sanitizes all garbage cans and compactor area.
- May collect and transport hazardous waste in a special closed container for sterilization before disposal.
- May collect soiled linen and distribute clean linen.
- Arranges furniture for meetings, workshops and community affairs.
- Returns unused supplies to janitor closet ensuring all supplies are replaced in an orderly manner.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Must read, write and speak fluent English to comprehend instructions of cleaning materials.
- Must have good and regular attendance.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Good interpersonal skills.
Qualifications
Education
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Licenses/Certification
- None required
Experience
- Previous experience in acute care setting preferred.