Environmental Services Worker - EVS - Full Time

About the role

The Environmental Services Worker performs environmental services throughout the CLH facility. The position involves tasks that may expose the worker to visible or invisible blood contamination.

Responsibilities

• Be knowledgeable of CLH policies related to blood-borne pathogen exposure and biohazard waste.
• Follow required procedures for handling, cleaning, disposing, moving or removing objects/materials and the clean-up of blood, infectious materials or bodily fluids.
• Follow written and oral directions given by 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.
• Ensure patients’ rooms, restrooms, halls, common halls, commons restrooms, offices, waiting areas and patient-care areas are clean, orderly and sanitary.
• Provide a supply of clean, disinfected linens at all times.
• Keep linens and clothing washed, dried, folded and stored in designated areas on a daily basis.
• Operate and maintain 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.

Requirements

• A 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.

Qualifications

• All CLH colleagues are required to pass a Level 2 AHCA Background Screening.