EVS - Housekeeper I, Full Time, 1st Shift

Purpose of this Position

Performs day-to-day housekeeping activities to assure facility is maintained in a neat, clean and safe manner. Complies with federal, state and location standards, guidelines and regulations governing the facility and as may be instructed by the Director of Environmental Services.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Duty 1: Delivers a clean environment performing duties as assigned to EVS policies and procedures. Does this in compliance with Joint Commission Standards, Federal, State, and Local Regulatory Agencies.
• Duty 2: Completes Hard Floor Care, strips, waxes and buffs floors, cleans, shampoos, disinfecting carpets and upholstery as assigned.
• Duty 3: Moves furniture, equipment and supplies in a safe and responsible manner utilizing good body mechanics to enhance a safe environment.
• Duty 4: Distributes and handles clean and soiled linen as assigned.
• Duty 5: Turns in department documentation within established time frames (daily sheets/monthly sheets and request for time off)
• Duty 6: Attends and participates where/when requested in educational, in-services, process improvements, accreditation processes and customer service/satisfaction as required and actively participates in staff meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English in order to follow oral and written directions and document completion or status of assignments.
• Knowledge of simple mathematics required for determining supply usage and completion of time schedule reports.
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department.
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status.
• Interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area’s policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Ability to operate environmental service equipment

Physical Demands

• This position requires a full range of body motion walking, lifting, bending, climbing, and standing.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move furniture, equipment, supplies and handle infectious/hazardous waste materials in a safe manner.
• The individual associate must be able to lift fifty pounds and reach work above the shoulders.
• The associate must be able to operate heavy equipment, auto scrubbers, high speed machines and power washers.
• The individual must have good eye-hand coordination and excellent verbal communication skills to perform daily tasks.
• The associate must have corrected vision and hearing in the normal range.
• This position is classified “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.).