Evs Aide - Environmental Services - Full Time/Days - Req# 1912914224

Brief Description

Job Obiective:

Under the immediate supervision of Environmental Services Supervisor and Director,

performs work with a high degree of accuracy and skill in the cleaning of assigned area,

which results in a clean, safe and sterile environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• General Cleaning (As Assigned)
• Routinely washes walls and dust vents insuring that walls are not streaked
• Responsible for vacuuming of other carpeted areas on the unit
• Performs Discharge cleaning of Patient rooms by answering page from Supervisor
• Clean Assigned Area
• Responsible for maintaining the hospitals lndoor Plants on all floor
• Routinely shines all stainless steel surfaces
• Always uses appropriate chemicals for cleaning
• Always wears appropriate uniform
• Always uses appropriate safely equipment

and kept free or blood, stains, and dust

• Uses universal precautions at all times by wearing gloves, goggles, and
• Performs other cleaning tasks as assigned
• Removes and replaces Sharps container to appropriate area
• Operates Hospital Vehicle
• Signs in/out daily for required keys/beeper an ensures keys/beeper is returned at end of shift
• General Duties (As Assigned)
• Keeps record of supplies sent outside areas and turns into Supervisor
• Report equipment in need of repair to Supervisor
• Responsible for operating the Box Bailer unit according to procedure
• Routinely checks all supplies; paper towels, toilet tissue, soap; stocks as needed
• Keeps record of supplies used in Medical Office Building
• Takes dirty mops/cleaning cloths to department at end of shift
• Ensures ES Aide cart/closet is kept neat and clean

washing hands frequently

• Medical Waste / Trash (As Assigned)
• Wears appropriate Surgery uniform
• Wears appropriate uniform in Central Processing dept
• Disposes of medical waste properly
• Ensures when transporting trash and medical waste that the carts have a
• Ensures medical waste, trash, and soiled linen is removed often

tight fitting lid

• Transports soiled linen
• Transports chemotherapy or radioactive waste
• Makes rounds to patient and department areas to remove trash
• Responsible for obtaining medical waste tracking documents
• Auto Clave (As Assigned)
• Remove recyclable items and takes to appropriate collection area

1, Conducts biological tests of the San-l-Pak sterilization process

• Monitors the temperature of the autoclave unit
• Lnforms Supervisor immediately if autoclave unit is not functioning properly
• Responsible for changing autoclave temperature control graph
• Responsible for operating San-l-Pak autoclave according to procedure

Non-Essential Duties:

Knowledqe, Skills. and Abilities:

Knowledqe

• Knowledge of medical precautions to handle medicalwaste . Knowledge of equipment and supplies used in cleaning healthcare facilities

Skills

• Effective written and verbal Communication skills. Customer relations skills

Abilities

• Ability to accurately track supplies. Ability to read and understand cleaning instructions and information . Ability to use cleaning equipment. Ability to use personal protective equipment o Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)

Gore Comoetencies: All AVH em will effectivelv demonstrate

these behaviors:

Accountability

Action Oriented

Customer Focused

Compassion

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Ethics & Values

lntegrity & Trust

Education and Experience:

• Education High School Diploma or GED Preferred
• Experience One (1) year experience in customer-oriented field

Required Licensure and/or Certifications : None

AVH Conduct/Compliance Expectations:

Ability to adhere with AVH Leave of Absence Policy . Ability to adhere with AVH Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy o Ability to adhere with AVH Recording of Hours Worked Policy . Ability to adhere to the department dress code . Ability to organize work and establish priorities . Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties . Skill and ability to follow the telephone etiquette/standards . Conforms to AVH Standards of Excellence o Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters . Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships

with co-workers, managers and other hospital staff o Ability to adhere to the normal standards of courtesy and conduct as defined under the rules of hospitality at AVH o Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient, hospital and department information . Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations . Safely and effectively uses all equipment necessary to carry out duties o Ability to interpret and function under hospital and department policies

and procedures . Conforms with required and appropriate Joint Commission requirements . Conforms with and supports hospital quality assurance and improvement guidelines

Ability to participate effectively in department and hospital staff

education. Display a willingness to work as a team player

• Ability to give and support the highest level of patienlcustomer satisfaction

at all times

• Supports and adheres to the values and mission statement established by the

AVH Board of Directors

Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Corporate Compliance rules and

regulations, complies with duty to report behavior standard, demonstrates understanding

of purpose for Corporate Compliance hotline and importance of seeking guidance from a

supervisor when in doubt regarding a possible corporate compliance issue

Key Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Work is performed throughout the facility according to individual schedules.

• Able to use Personal Protection Equipment
• Potential exposure to patient blood or body fluids
• Work involved requires bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting.

A detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the

Employee Health Department,

NOTE: THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE

GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY PEOPLE

ASSIGNED TO THIS JOB. THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE

An Exhaustive List Of All Responsibilities, Skills, And

WORKING CONDITIONS FOR THE PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.

Requirements

Experience

• One (1) year experience in customer-oriented field.