EVS Associate - Washington Township Hospital (Per Diem/Relief)

About the Role

The Environmental Services (EVS) Associate aids in maintaining high housekeeping standards by performing cleaning functions in assigned areas. This role ensures a sanitary, orderly, and safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff while preventing cross-contamination, controlling bacteria and odors, and sustaining aseptic conditions. Associates may also assist with moves, recycling, supply delivery, and the removal of trash and biohazard waste.

Responsibilities

• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and staff in alignment with Jefferson’s values.
• Establish and maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment in assigned work areas by following departmental policies and procedures (20%).
• Properly dispose of biohazards according to EPA and OSHA codes and regulations, including handling environmental contaminants such as batteries, mercury thermometers, and needles (20%).
• Maintain equipment, clean carts, buckets, floor machines, and supply closets to uphold a professional hospital appearance (20%).
• Comply with personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements to guard against exposure to blood, infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances (5%).
• Follow hospital and departmental hand hygiene policies (5%).
• Complete and maintain carpet and hard surface flooring in accordance with departmental procedures (10%).
• Observe safety precautions when operating equipment and report mechanical, structural, or electrical issues per safety policy (5%).
• Use wet floor signs to prevent slips and comply with safety practices (5%).
• Engage with patients and visitors using scripting to ensure courteous and professional interactions (5%).
• Assist with moving furniture, equipment, supplies, recycling, and set-ups as requested by supervisors or staff (5%).
• Respond to pages or phone calls promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in housekeeping or cleaning in a healthcare environment preferred but not required.
• Must be available for rotating weekends and holidays.

Pay

Hourly salary range: $17.00 to $22.73. The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills, and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.

Schedule

Rotating shifts (United States).

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time colleagues, including:

• Medical (including prescription), dental, and vision insurance.
• Supplemental insurance, life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance and discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service.
• Voluntary benefits, including group insurance rates and discounts.

All colleagues, including part-time, per diem, adjunct faculty, and temporary staff, have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.