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).
• Fosters and maintains positive working relationships and cooperative work environment with patients, guests and other caregivers.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities.
• Reports needed repairs and/or services to hospital facilities.
• Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization.
• Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement.
• 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.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.

Qualifications

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