EVS Assistant FT 2nd shift

Responsibilities

• Cleans patient care areas, surgical areas, public/private restrooms, conference rooms, lobbies, offices, elevators, and stairwells.
• Cleans all environmental surfaces including ceilings and vents, walls, doors, furniture, beds, bathroom fixtures, and windows.
• Assists in cleaning emergency spills as requested.
• Dusts and damp mops floors in patient and exam rooms, corridors, stairwells, restrooms, and other areas of the facility.
• Replaces cubicle and window coverings.
• Gathers and disposes recyclables, trash, and medical waste; collects hazardous trash following established infection control guidelines.
• Sorts, stocks and delivers linens; gathers and prepares soiled linen for transportation.
• Cleans and prepares dismissal and transfer units and certain equipment used in the care of patients; distributes non‑medical supplies to specific areas.
• Fills and cleans supply dispensers.
• Inventories linens, cleaning supplies and paper supplies and orders additional items in a timely and cost‑effective manner; keeps housekeeping closet organized and clean.
• Reports any mechanical failures or unsafe conditions to the supervisor.

Licensure/Certification

None required.

Education

No formal education required.

Experience

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions and communicate with others.
• Ability to work alone and understand the physical arrangements of the facilities.
• Performs tasks without disrupting operations of doctors, nurses, patients, public, and other staff.
• Ability to set priorities, be aware of and follow department policies and procedures in all situations.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 35 lb from floor to a maximum of 5 ft.
• Lift and carry up to 20 lb at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Push/pull with 50 lb of force.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, reach above shoulders, and crawl to complete tasks.
• Push/pull/drag equipment such as hospital beds, and lift items weighing up to 50 lb.
• Be on feet the majority of the time, walking/standing throughout the shift.
• Wear protective clothing; exposure to strong germicidal solutions, cleaning chemicals, temperature changes, soiled linen, infectious waste (blood and body fluids).
• Familiarity with policies on handling infectious and hazardous waste.
• Operate vacuum cleaners, mopping equipment, buffer or burnisher, automatic scrubber, up to six‑foot stepladder, and other cleaning tools.
• Operate equipment necessary to perform the job, including telephones, zone phones, and pagers.

The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties as needed.