EVS Tech I (Evening Shift)

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Summary of the Job:
Housekeepers maintain environmental and infection control standards within established policies and procedures of the hospital. This position performs a variety of general cleaning tasks to maintain patient rooms, offices, hallways, waiting areas, public restrooms, clinical areas, and other assigned areas of the hospital and various offsite locations. The position distributes and tracks clean linens to user departments and maintains stock levels on units. The position follows standard practices and procedures and complies with regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

Basic math skills and the ability to follow instructions. St. Tammany Parish Hospital housekeeping will provide on-the-job training, which includes effective cleaning techniques, choosing the correct cleaning agents, operating vacuums, adhering to health and safety regulations, and demonstrating good customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical Demands:
Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 99 pounds is required.
Physical Effort required:
Constant (67%-100%) – hearing, seeing
Frequently (34%-66%)- NONE
Occasionally (1%-33%)- lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling/feeling, talking

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.