EVS Housekeeping Attendant

Environmental Services Attendant

St. Charles Health System is looking for an Environmental Services Attendant to join the team. This part-time position is responsible for maintaining 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 include :

• Inspecting assigned areas during shift for cleanliness and making proper corrections to ensure sanitation for assigned areas.
• Performing cleaning tasks as described in the task list. Must always follow the St. Charles Health System Environmental Services Standards for cleaning.
• Cleaning toilets, basins, showers, bathtubs, walls, furniture, fixtures, doors, stairways, halls, and other related interior furnishings by using appropriate cleaning supplies and procedures.
• Sweeping, cleaning, mopping, scrubbing, and dusting floors of assigned areas.
• Transporting, removing, and disposing of soiled linen, trash, and bio-medical waste appropriately. Removing empty boxes and placing in appropriate designated areas.
• Labeling and removing infectious waste bags and containers.
• Maintaining adequate stock of supplies in assigned areas and transporting custodial supplies and equipment to and from storage and work areas.
• Operating, cleaning, and maintaining equipment, cart, and industrial vacuums. Reporting concerns to appropriate person(s) to ensure equipment is functional and ready for use.
• Fostering and maintaining positive working relationships and cooperative work environment with patients, guests, and other caregivers. Participating in Quality Improvement activities as required to improve the environment for St. Charles Health System patients, staff, and visitors.
• Reporting needed repairs and / or services to hospital facilities per St. Charles Health System guidelines.
• Performing special cleaning projects, as needed. May be assigned to perform various types of floor care.
• Supporting the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supporting Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Providing and maintaining a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
• Conducting 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.
• Delivering 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 :

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Personal Protective Equipment :

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

Physical Requirements :

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Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category :

Risk for Exposure to BBP

Schedule Weekly Hours : 0

Caregiver Type : Relief

Shift : Variable

Is Exempt Position? No

Job Family : Attendant

Scheduled Days of the Week : Variable; includes every other weekend and holidays

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