EVS Housekeeping Attendant (Relief)

Environmental Services Attendant

Reports To Position : Environmental Services Manager

Department : Environmental Services, St. Charles Health System

Date Last Reviewed : August 2024

Our Vision : Creating America's healthiest community, together

Our Mission : In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

Our Values : Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

Departmental Summary : The St. Charles Health System Environmental Services (EVS) is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment throughout the hospital. EVS cleans and disinfects all surfaces. We provide cleaning standards that support a safe environment for patients, families, visitors, and caregivers.

Position Overview : The Environmental Services Attendant position at St. Charles Health System maintains cleanliness of assigned interior areas of the hospital with the highest degree of accuracy and attention to detail to ensure patient and caregiver safety are maintained. The Environmental Services Attendant creates a comfortable environment for patients and guests by greeting everyone while protecting privacy. This position does not directly supervise any other caregivers.

Essential Functions and Duties :

• Inspects assigned areas during shift for cleanliness and then makes proper corrections in order to ensure sanitation for assigned areas. Follows guidelines and job standards established by department management and hospital to ensure facility cleanliness and sanitary guidelines are adhered.
• Performs cleaning tasks as described in the task list. Must always follow the St. Charles Health System Environmental Services Standards for cleaning.
• Cleans toilets, basins, showers, bathtubs, walls, furniture, fixtures, doors, stairways, halls, and other related interior furnishings by using appropriate cleaning supplies and procedures.
• Sweeps, cleans, mops, scrubs, and dusts 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.
• Labels 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.
• Performs special cleaning projects, as needed. May be assigned to perform various types of floor care.
• 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.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Education : Required : N / A

Preferred : High school diploma or GED (equivalent education and experience will be considered)

Licensure / Certification / Registration :

Required : CHEST certification required within 6 months of hire. Certification coursework will be provided by St. Charles Health System.

Preferred : CHEST certification.

Experience : Required : N / A

Preferred : Prior professional janitorial / housekeeping experience.

Personal Protective Equipment :

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

Physical Requirements :

Continually (75% or more) : Standing and walking, lifting / carrying / pushing or pulling 1-10 pounds, grasping / squeezing.

Frequently (50%) : Sitting, bending, stooping / kneeling / crouching, climbing stairs, lifting / carrying / pushing or pulling 11-25 pounds.

Occasionally (25%) : Climbing ladder / step-stool, reaching overhead, lifting / carrying / pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, operation of a motor vehicle, using clear and audible speaking voice and ability to hear normal speech level.

Rarely (10%) : Keyboard operation.

Never (0%) : Ability to hear whispered speech level.

Exposure to Elemental Factors :

Occasionally (25%) : Heat, cold, wet / slippery area, noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surface.

Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category :

Risk for Exposure to BBP