What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Services Worker - EVS - Full Time position at Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association, Inc?
The Environmental Services Worker performs environmental services throughout the CLH facility. The position will be required to perform tasks which involve exposure to visible or invisible blood contamination or reasonably anticipated blood contamination: be knowledgeable of CLH policies related to blood-borne pathogen exposure and biohazard waste; follow the required procedure9s) for handling, cleaning, disposing, moving or removing of objects/materials and the clean-up of blood, infectious materials or bodily fluids.
This position must follow written and oral directions given by his/her supervisor, Plant Operations Director or designee; observe infection control procedures; protect patient’s privacy and dignity; handle chemicals and equipment in a safe manner; attend meetings and training sessions as assigned; perform assigned duties in a timely manner; report to work on time and be groomed professionally per CLH Core Policies and Procedures, as well as Department Policies and Procedures; identify safety hazards and correct them immediately, with prompt and proper notification to the Plant Operations Director.
- Performs environmental services to assure patients’ rooms, restrooms, halls, common halls, commons restrooms, offices, waiting areas and patientcare areas throughout CLH facilities are clean, orderly and sanitary.
- Provide a supply of clean, disinfected linens at all times
- Keeping linens and clothing washed, dried, folded and stored in designated areas on a daily basis.
- Operates and maintains equipment appropriately and safely:
- This may include, but is not limited to: brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, washing machines, dryers and ladders
- Perform all other duties as assigned
- High School Graduate (preferred) or Equivalent
- Previous EVS or Housekeeping Experience
- Good Communication and Listening Skills
- Must be able to speak, read and write the English language
All CLH colleagues are required to pass a Level 2 AHCA Background Screening. For more information, please go to https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace under Florida Statute 440.102.
About Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association, Inc
Located in Blountstown, Florida, CLH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that includes a 10-bed Critical Access Hospital; Calhoun-Liberty Primary Care (RHC) and Calhoun County EMS (911 on-the scene care, emergency transportation an extended transportation needs). Complementing our dedicated emergency department, in-patient, outpatient, primary care, and transitional rehabilitation services, CLH also offers, a Full-service Laboratory; Radiology - Imaging (x-ray, CT, Ultrasound); Respiratory, including pulmonary rehab therapy; Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy, as well as IV Infusion Therapy. The Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association, Inc. (CLHA) contracts with Alliant Management Services for administrative operations and has a formal partnership with Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) to enhance service capabilities and resources available to CLH. CLH is currently constructing a new $40 million state-of-the-art 50,000 square foot facility set to open Summer 2025.