Environmental Services Assistant PRN

HCA Healthcare • Plantation, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Assistant works under the direction of EVS Management and provides cleaning services in a healthcare environment, taking patients and their families into consideration. The role maintains clean and safe patient areas, follows infection-control requirements and hospital and departmental housekeeping procedures, and completes assigned duties during the shift. The assistant uses chemicals and equipment according to manufacturer directions and applicable MSDS requirements, protects patient and hospital information and property, and communicates professionally with patients, visitors, and colleagues. This is a PRN opportunity at HCA Florida Westside Hospital.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and converse in English.
• Two years of experience providing environmental services in a healthcare environment is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience providing environmental services in a healthcare environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning services as directed while being considerate of patients, families, and visitors.
• Demonstrate respect for patients’ personal dignity and values.
• Follow required processes, procedures, infection-control policies, and hospital and departmental housekeeping policies.
• Maintain a clean and safe patient environment and perform EVS duties efficiently.
• Follow manufacturer directions, MSDS requirements, and additional instructions when using chemicals and equipment, for personal safety, others’ safety, and protection of items being cleaned.
• Announce oneself before entering an occupied patient room to respect patient rights.
• Maintain a positive attitude, support teamwork, and assist others.
• Welcome clients and family members, respond tactfully to requests, and interact cooperatively and professionally with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Protect the confidentiality of hospital and patient information.
• Use supplies carefully, account for them accurately, and protect and maintain equipment and other physical assets.
• Follow procedures for tagging and turning in found personal property.
• Post wet-floor signs when wet-mopping or when liquids or spills are found on floors.
• Watch for safety hazards, notify a supervisor or Plant Operations as appropriate, and document hazards in writing when necessary.
• Complete assigned duties within the shift and notify a supervisor about duties that could not be completed.
• Assist with other duties or in other department or hospital areas as requested.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED