EVS Aide - Environmental Services 95

Under general supervision, clean all assigned areas to maintain an aseptically clean, orderly, and safe environment.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties

• Adhere to customer service standards: display courtesy, positive attitude, and professionalism in all communications; maintain confidentiality; handle difficult situations discreetly; promote positive public relations.
• Properly dispose of soiled linens using standard precautions and re-line hampers.
• Remove trash and re-line containers using standard precautions.
• Dispose of medical waste following the medical waste management plan.
• Deliver linens to assigned areas with all strings removed.
• Clean trash cans in soiled utility rooms and outside entrances according to policy.
• Dispose of confidential papers on schedule.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the trash compactor area.
• Complete hard floor and carpet care according to procedures and document work.
• Clean baseboards, corners, and edges to prevent dust build-up.
• Complete area assignment sheets daily and ensure all duties are finished.
• Assist team members to ensure the entire area is clean before leaving.
• Clean equipment at the end of the shift and return it to designated areas.
• Secure gated areas at all times.

Patient Area

• Sweep and mop floors.
• Clean and disinfect sinks, mirrors, and water fountains.
• Replenish deodorizers, toilet tissue, paper towels, and soap daily as needed.
• Perform isolation and transfer/discharge cleaning as assigned.
• Polish furniture, doors, chrome, and stainless steel.
• Move furniture such as beds, chairs, and tables on wheels.
• Carry out duties using appropriate safety and security practices.
• Maintain assigned equipment in clean, operable condition.
• Mix, use, and dispose of chemicals according to directions.
• Report items in need of repair to Lead Person/Supervisor.
• Spot clean walls as needed.
• Clean patient refrigerators and ice machines.

OR Area

• At 1500 hours, check each OR suite for cleanliness, correct furniture placement, and LPH solution availability.
• Check and resupply mopheads, rags, and other supplies as needed.
• Transport specimens to the lab if present.
• Check OR warmer for NS blankets and restock as needed.
• Mop hallways, lounges, scrub sink area, workroom, decent area, and Cysto storage room.
• Clean sinks, hoppers, and counters in the Acute Recovery Room.
• Clean sinks and toilets in nurses' and doctors' lounges.
• Terminate at least one surgery suite nightly, including thorough cleaning of all equipment, high dusting, and disassembling the OR table.
• Check and clean shelves above for cleanliness; restock masks, brushes, and scrub solutions as needed.
• Restock male dressing room with hats and shoe covers as needed.
• Assist with positioning and moving patients when needed.
• Replenish all supplies.
• Mop Acute Recovery Room and anesthesia office as needed.
• Clean face plates of all vents in OR suites with a dust mop; dust all vents and light fixtures.

Trash and Linen Area

• Replace trash receptacles that are more than full unless the liner is torn, soiled, or contaminated.
• For receptacles less than full, empty contents into a large trash collection bag at the cleaning cart (except in Isolation Rooms or Critical Care areas).
• Wash trash receptacles with a germicidal solution if soiled.
• Place collected trash in appropriate waste containers; never leave trash in corridors.
• Transport trash from soiled hold rooms to designated disposal areas using appropriate carts.

Offices

• Clean medicine cabinet mirrors, soap dispensers, and sinks (including pipes under the sink).
• Damp wipe and dry all chrome fixtures.
• Clean toilets inside and out.
• Ensure soap and paper dispensers are cleaned and filled.
• Empty, wash, and reline trash receptacles.
• Spot clean glass doors and windows.
• Clean food service areas, sinks, ice machines, microwave ovens, and refrigerators.
• Clean utility rooms including sinks.

Other Duties

• Use caution signs when mopping floors.
• Follow safety procedures while operating equipment.
• Clean all work equipment including carts and buckets.
• Return vacuum cleaners in operating condition; replace bags when full.
• Ensure all spray bottles are properly labeled.
• Do not obstruct traffic or exits with equipment.
• Clean janitor's closet including shelving, hopper, and floor.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Manager, Environmental Services.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Coursework in hospital housekeeping or institutional environmental management preferred.
• Four years of environmental service experience in an acute care environment preferred.
• Ability to communicate and understand oral and written instructions in English.
• Skills with the use of personal protective equipment, housekeeping supplies, and equipment.
• Familiarity with OSHA and JCAHO standards.
• Knowledge of technical process procedures and financial management tools.
• Problem-solving, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Hazards

• Regular exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, hazardous materials, and waste.
• Frequent work near moving mechanical parts; exposure to wet/humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• Occasional work in outside weather conditions.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.

Pay

Approximate pay range: $30.15 - $36.00 per hour.

Schedule

Per-diem, AM shift.