EVS Aide- Days/Weekends- PRN

About the role

This job cleans and services areas such as guest, patient, public, clinical and administrative areas. Responsible for maintaining a clean and aseptic environment.

Shift: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm (working weekends and some weekdays)

Responsibilities

• Maintains assigned area in a clean and aseptic manner
• Maintains Environmental closet and equipment in a clean, aseptic and orderly manner
• Assists with restock of cafe and bar (where necessary)
• Assists with special cleaning projects and room turnover
• Follows all current Joint Commission / CMS regulations pertaining to Environment of Care and Cleaning requirements
• Other related duties as required

Requirements

• Ability to read, write and speak/understand verbal communication in English in order to follow instructions and perform daily tasks
• Experience in operating environmental services equipment (including dust mop, wet mop, bucket and wringer, spray bottles, and dustpan)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• 1 year relevant experience (preferred)

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to read, write and speak / understand verbal communication in English in order to follow instructions and perform daily tasks
• Basic knowledge of housekeeping, cleaning and cleaning equipment/supplies
• Ability to work flexible schedule when needed
• Ability to listen and take direction and complete job tasks with minimal supervision

Physical demands

• Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Must be able to work with and around chemicals, both acidic and alkaline in nature, including but not limited to butyl ingredients
• Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue
• Works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases
• There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases
• May be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste