EVS Aide- Evenings- Full Time
Ochsner Health · Kenner, LA · 3 wk ago
AdministrativeFull-time
About the Role
This position is responsible for cleaning and servicing guest, patient, public, clinical, and administrative areas, ensuring 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 restocking of café 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.
- Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance.
- Other related duties as required.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, and speak/understand verbal communication in English 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 a flexible schedule when needed.
- Ability to listen, take direction, and complete job tasks with minimal supervision.
Qualifications
- Education: None required (High school diploma or equivalent preferred).
- Work Experience: 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
Physical and Environmental 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, directly with patients, and/or with specimens that could contain diseases, posing an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.
- May be exposed to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment.
Schedule
Shift: 4:00 pm to 12:30 am