Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $21.00 - $23.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
safety training
team environment
Job Description
This recruitment opportunity comes from a reputable healthcare center specializing in surgical services, committed to maintaining a clean, sterile, and safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The organization prides itself on service excellence, professional conduct, and promoting teamwork within its team. It aims to uphold the highest standards in sanitation and hygiene in all patient care areas and support areas such as offices and storage rooms. The facility demonstrates a commitment to safety, infection control, and continuous improvement to ensure a healthy environment conducive to patient care and recovery.
The Environmental Services Worker/Housekeeper (EVS) plays a critical role in ensuring operational excellence by maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the surgical center. This essential position demands adherence to strict cleaning protocols, including routine and terminal cleaning of operating rooms and critical patient care areas. The role is detail-oriented, requiring the worker to clean and disinfect all equipment appropriately, organize work areas, and report any hazards or unsafe conditions immediately. Collaboration and communication with staff, patients, families, and peers are fundamental aspects of this role to support the facility's holistic health care objectives. Not only does the EVS maintain a pleasant and hygienic environment, but the individual also supports emergency preparedness initiatives and participates in committees aimed at quality improvements and infection control. This role is best suited for candidates who exhibit professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to safety. All employees are expected to comply with mandatory health and safety requirements such as flu vaccinations, TB testing, and other certifications as part of their employment conditions. The position requires a respectful attitude toward patients and co-workers, full confidentiality per HIPAA laws, and positive service recovery skills to handle service-related challenges effectively. This position offers a chance to be part of an exciting healthcare team focused on delivering the highest quality of patient care through maintaining superior sanitation standards while fostering a respectful and professional environment. The job type is likely full-time and within a healthcare setting. Salary depends on experience and facility standards but is competitive within the industry. Overall, this opportunity is perfect for individuals dedicated to cleanliness, safety, and quality in healthcare environments who seek to contribute meaningfully to patient well-being and operational success.
The Environmental Services Worker/Housekeeper (EVS) plays a critical role in ensuring operational excellence by maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the surgical center. This essential position demands adherence to strict cleaning protocols, including routine and terminal cleaning of operating rooms and critical patient care areas. The role is detail-oriented, requiring the worker to clean and disinfect all equipment appropriately, organize work areas, and report any hazards or unsafe conditions immediately. Collaboration and communication with staff, patients, families, and peers are fundamental aspects of this role to support the facility's holistic health care objectives. Not only does the EVS maintain a pleasant and hygienic environment, but the individual also supports emergency preparedness initiatives and participates in committees aimed at quality improvements and infection control. This role is best suited for candidates who exhibit professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to safety. All employees are expected to comply with mandatory health and safety requirements such as flu vaccinations, TB testing, and other certifications as part of their employment conditions. The position requires a respectful attitude toward patients and co-workers, full confidentiality per HIPAA laws, and positive service recovery skills to handle service-related challenges effectively. This position offers a chance to be part of an exciting healthcare team focused on delivering the highest quality of patient care through maintaining superior sanitation standards while fostering a respectful and professional environment. The job type is likely full-time and within a healthcare setting. Salary depends on experience and facility standards but is competitive within the industry. Overall, this opportunity is perfect for individuals dedicated to cleanliness, safety, and quality in healthcare environments who seek to contribute meaningfully to patient well-being and operational success.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in environmental services or housekeeping preferred
- Knowledge of infection control principles preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and written
- Physical ability to perform cleaning duties including lifting and moving items
- Ability to follow safety and infection control protocols
- Willingness to participate in mandatory training and certifications
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
Job Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Has full command of the English language, both verbal and written
- Previous experience in a cleaning or environmental services role preferred
- Knowledge of infection control principles and practices preferred
Job Duties
- Treats everyone with dignity and respect and encourages collaborative relationships
- Consistently identifies ways to improve customer service and feedback
- Regularly attends department meetings and staff recognition events
- Assures timely compliance with job requirements and certifications
- Identifies own educational needs and seeks learning experiences
- Adheres to facility and department attendance requirements
- Disinfect all the equipment
- Assist with cleaning and turnover of the operating room
- Keeps work area clean, organized and clutter free
- Ensures department has equipment and supplies for quality service delivery
- Reports unsafe situations or safety hazards immediately
- Labels and removes malfunctioning equipment from service and notifies management
- Participates in drills and demonstrates understanding of emergency roles
- Interacts professionally and timely with patients, families, guests, and staff
- Follows chain of command and escalates issues appropriately
- Utilizes effective communication to support healthcare needs of care team and patients
- Communicates and coordinates patient requirements with ancillary departments
- Answers and routes incoming calls appropriately and takes messages
- Refrains from unprofessional discussions and remains positive
- Respects patient privacy and confidentiality following HIPAA laws
- Demonstrates knowledge of cleaning and OR terminal sanitation standards
- Consistently documents cleaning as required
- Performs routine and specialty cleaning for a clean, sanitary environment
- Uses cleaning products appropriately to avoid damage
- Demonstrates ability to use cleaning products according to instructions
- Adheres to appropriate use of scrubs
- Reports safety hazards as needed
- Transports trash and hazardous waste according to guidelines
- Maintains proper inventory supply levels
- Uses cleaning equipment and alerts leadership to defective items
- Attends safety training programs and understands job-related safety responsibilities
- Follows exposure control plans for blood borne and airborne pathogens
- Assists OR staff with moving patients
- Demonstrates respect for dignity of patients, families, and employees
- May assist with SPD responsibilities if certified
- Reviews clinical infection control standards annually
- Evaluates and recommends cleaning products with Safety Officer
- Assists leadership in annual evaluation of cleaning services
- Reviews infection control policies for relevancy
- Participates in quality improvement and infection control committees
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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