EVS Housekeeping Attendant

Essential Functions And Duties

• Inspects assigned areas during shift for cleanliness and makes proper corrections.
• Follows guidelines and job standards established by department management and hospital.
• Performs cleaning tasks as described in the task list.
• Cleans toilets, basins, showers, bathtubs, walls, furniture, fixtures, doors, stairways, halls and other related interior furnishings.
• Sweeps, cleans, mops, scrubs and dust floors of assigned areas.
• Transports, removes and disposes of soiled linen, trash and bio-medical waste appropriately.
• Removes empty boxes and places in appropriate designated areas.
• Limits and removes infectious waste bags and containers.
• Maintains adequate stock of supplies in assigned areas and transports custodial supplies and equipment to and from storage and work areas.
• Operates, cleans and maintains equipment, cart, and industrial vacuums.
• Reports concerns to appropriate person(s) to ensure equipment is functional and ready for use.
• Fosters and maintains positive working relationships and cooperative work environment with patients, guests and other caregivers.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities as required to improve the environment for St. Charles Health System patients, staff and visitors.
• Reports needed repairs and/or services to hospital facilities per St. Charles Health System guidelines.
• Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (equivalent education and experience will be considered).
• CHEST certification required within 6 months of hire. Certification coursework will be provided by St. Charles Health System.
• Prior professional janitorial/housekeeping experience preferred.