EVS AIDE I |ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | FULL-TIME EVENING SHIFT EVERY OTHER WEEKEND (21327)

About the Role

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment for an Environmental Services Aide I.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all duties required to maintain optimum levels of cleanliness and disinfection in patient care, ancillary, and public areas of the hospital, including resident/patient rooms and bathrooms, nursing stations, ancillary rooms, lounges and waiting areas, public restrooms, and examination rooms.
• Follow the 5-Step Cleaning process and other departmental processes to perform duties such as dust mopping floors, damp mopping spillage, reconditioning floors, spot washing walls, cleaning patient rooms (beds, venetian blinds, furniture), dusting furniture, washing and polishing wooden and metal furniture, disposing of rubbish, and cleaning restrooms (toilets, mirrors, countertops, sinks) while restocking supplies as necessary.
• Operate all cleaning equipment and supplies used by the department for various cleaning or buffing jobs.
• Move heavy objects such as beds, desks, and copy machines for cleaning purposes.
• Identify and dispose of medical waste following hospital regulations.
• Perform hand hygiene before and after patient transport; wear a provided laboratory coat during transport.
• Escort patients within the Medical Center using appropriate means of transportation (e.g., wheelchair, bed, stretcher).
• Assist Nursing with lifting patients when requested.
• Transport deceased patients or residents to the morgue.
• Maintain records of assignments, including description of person/item, time of pick-up and delivery, and obtaining appropriate signatures.
• Ensure safety and comfort of patients (e.g., fasten safety straps, check IV poles and bags, provide proper covers).
• Keep equipment (e.g., stretchers, wheelchairs) clean and in good repair.
• Participate in mandatory educational and in-service programs.
• Provide customer service with respect, flexibility, professionalism, and patience; maintain timely, caring, and respectful responses in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.
• Maintain established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Understand and adhere to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct, Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
• Perform lifesaving skills and maintain Heart Saver Certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Requirements

• Housekeeping experience is a plus but not required; formal on-the-job training provided.
• Minimum of 1 year of previous patient care experience preferred.
• Must speak, read, and write English to the extent required by the position.
• Must possess and maintain Heart Saver Certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalency preferred.

Job Setting / Physical Demands

• Work in all areas of the Medical Center.
• Extremely heavy physical effort (lift/carry 50 lbs. or more).
• Frequent prolonged standing/walking.
• Pushes/pulls or moves heavy equipment/supplies.
• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching.
• Manual dexterity and mobility.
• Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients.

Pay

Starting at $19.00 per hour with differentials: $1.15 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous time off policy: ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave, and nine paid holidays.
• Robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to support ongoing development.