EVS Aide

About the Role

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 at Kindred Hospital El Paso, a long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital specializing in the treatment of patients recovering from post-intensive care and medically complex conditions.

Responsibilities

• Selects cleaning materials/supplies and prepares cleaning solutions.
• Loads service cart and transports to work area.
• Cleans assigned area (including, but not 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 cleans 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must read, write, and speak fluent English to comprehend instructions of cleaning materials.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent, including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role (preferred).
• Previous experience in an acute care setting preferred.