EVS Associate – 16 hr/wk – 2nd Shift 3p-11:30p – South Haven

About the role

The EVS Associate – 16 hr/wk – 2nd Shift 3p-11:30p – South Haven position is under the supervision of the environmental services manager. The role involves maintaining environmental and infection control standards within established policies and procedures of the health care facility. Duties include cleaning patient rooms, public areas, surgical areas, and additional areas as assigned, stocking supplies, and cleaning and maintaining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain environmental and infection control standards within established policies and procedures of the health care facility.
• Cleaning of patient rooms, occupied and unoccupied, public areas, surgical areas as well as additional areas as assigned.
• Stocking of supplies.
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment.
• Provides service to both internal and external customers and follows standard practices and procedures that comply with regulatory requirements.
• Receives working instructions, and work is frequently audited for accuracy and compliance with standards of quality.
• Communicates (verbally and in writing) in English (at or above the 8th grade level) with departmental staff and internal and external customers.
• Communicate and provide exceptional service to patients, staff, families and visitors.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit data per HIPPA regulations.
• Removes trash and soiled linen from assigned areas and transports to disposal area.
• Keeps work areas neat and orderly, cleans equipment and assists with other duties as assigned.
• May operate mechanical floor equipment such as IMops, vacuums, sweepers and other related environmental equipment.
• Cleans equipment and stores in assigned locations.
• Communicates information and requests as appropriate to the registered nurse and/or patient care assistant.
• Coordinates activities related to cleaning area with department coordinator as needed.
• Assumes responsibility for own growth and development; attends regular staff meetings.
• Operates ultraviolet (UV) disinfection equipment (Surfacide UV Robot).
• (BBC Only) Collect, label and organize all Biomedical Waste for pick up by the waste hauler.
• (BBC Only) Collect, transport and take all recycling to compactor or comingle dumpster.
• (BBC Only) Transport waste to appropriate compactor or outside dumpster as needed.
• (BBC Only) Change privacy curtains where needed.
• (BBC Only) Round, inspect and maintain all assigned areas within scope of facility.
• (BBC Only) Proper use of and maintenance of all assigned floor care machinery.

Requirements

• Michigan driver's license and insurability may be required.
• Able to work independently.
• Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) in English (at or above the 8th grade level) with departmental staff and internal and external customers.
• Interpersonal skills that represent Bronson in a positive and professional manner.
• Excellent customer service skills, thoroughness and time management skills.
• Comfortable accepting delegation and negotiating task priorities.
• Ability to work while standing, sitting, and/or walking.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with heavier tasks.
• Good balance is required when performing all duties.
• Occasional exposure to risk of injury when working with electrical equipment.
• Must be able to walk stairs when necessary.
• May experience occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.
• May be called upon to handle emergency or crisis situations.
• Required protecting clothing may include gloves, eye protection, face protection, and shoe covers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is no longer required for this position.

Skills

• Communication (verbal and written)
• Customer service
• Time management
• Delegation
• Lifting and moving
• Physical stamina
• Attention to detail
• Computer literacy

Benefits

External Candidates Only: Up to $375.00 Retention Bonus

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Second Shift Time Type Part time