EVS Aide- Evenings- Full Time
Ochsner Health · Destrehan, LA · 1 wk ago
AdministrativeFull-time
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.
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)
- Strong interpersonal skills
- 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
Qualifications
- Education: None (Ability to read, write and speak/understand verbal communication in English in order to follow instructions and perform daily tasks)
- Work Experience Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent; 1 year relevant experience
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 and hazardous medications or hazardous waste