Environmental Service Associate

Yale New Haven Health•Bridgeport, CT

14h

About The Position

The Environmental Service Associate performs daily cleaning of patient rooms, nursing stations, lounges, restrooms, offices, clinic areas, corridors, stairwells, elevators, and other assigned areas. Work is performed under the direction of the EVS Supervisor and must follow established cleaning and infection-control procedures of Sodexho Marriott Services and Bridgeport Hospital. The role supports Bridgeport Hospital’s patient-centered care approach and its commitment to quality medical care. The associate completes assigned cleaning tasks using prescribed methods, maintains equipment and work areas, responds to spills, follows safety procedures, and reports incidents or repair needs. The role also requires attending scheduled meetings and in-services and completing other assignments as directed.

Requirements

Ability to understand and speak English well enough to perform assigned duties safely and efficiently.
Must pass all pre-employment screenings required by the client.
After initial training, demonstrate proper use of supplies, tools, and equipment without waste or neglect.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Successful completion of department orientation.
Ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean assigned areas according to established schedules and prescribed methods, including dusting, emptying and relining trash receptacles, disinfecting surfaces, cleaning bathrooms, mopping or vacuuming floors, refinishing floors, cleaning walls and windows, polishing metal surfaces, and replenishing room supplies.
Perform room checkout or discharge cleaning, carpet shampooing, and collection of bulk trash from soiled holding areas.
Inspect completed work for quality.
Perform EVS tasks with urgency and a customer-service orientation, completing assignments within department time parameters.
Measure and dilute cleaning chemicals appropriately after training and use them for their intended purposes.
Maintain assigned equipment and workstations, and report repair needs.
Assist with emergency spill cleanup when observed or requested.
Observe and report repair needs involving equipment, furniture, buildings, and fixtures.
Protect the safety of patients, staff, and visitors by following department safety policies and procedures.
Use cleaning tools, equipment, chemicals, protective devices, and clothing safely.
Report accidents and incidents promptly to the supervisor and notify the supervisor of a work-related injury before seeking medical treatment.
Keep floors clear of spills, trash, and other articles; demonstrate safe lifting practices and knowledge of the emergency evacuation plan; follow lockout/tagout procedures.
Complete additional assignments as required by the supervisor.
Attend scheduled meetings and in-services as directed by the supervisor or manager.