What are the responsibilities and job description for the EVS Specialist (Housekeeper) position at Carroll County Memorial Hospital?
The Housekeeper is responsible to clean and sanitize assigned areas in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements, hospital procedures, and infection control standards.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Demonstrates excellent customer service to all patients, family members, visitors, and co-workers; exhibits Carroll County Memorial Hospital’s Standards of Behavior as it relates to the hospital’s ICARE values.
Completes all daily, weekly, monthly cleaning activities as assigned in accordance with all applicable standards and requirements to ensure all quality, safety, and service expectations are met.
Follows all infection control and universal precautions policies and procedures to ensure a safe, sanitary environment is maintained at all times. Follows all reporting procedures.
Reports all product needs, equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, and repairs needed to supervisor in a timely manner. Organizes and stocks supplies as required.
Represents Carroll County Memorial Hospital in a friendly, professional manner; follows both oral and written instructions; demonstrates ability to work both individually and as part of a team.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
1-year customer service experience preferred
Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred
Must be able to be certified in BLS/CPR
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Carroll County Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace.