Environmental Services Associate - Part time/Evenings

Yale New Haven Health • Bridgeport, CT

22h

About The Position

The Environmental Services Associate performs daily cleaning in assigned areas of Bridgeport Hospital, including patient rooms, nursing stations, lounges, restrooms, offices, clinic areas, corridors, stairwells, elevators, and other areas. Under the direction of the EVS Supervisor, the employee follows established cleaning and infection-control procedures. The role supports the hospital’s patient-centered care approach and requires attention to safety, service, and cleanliness.

Requirements

• Ability to understand and speak English at a level that allows safe and efficient performance of assigned duties.
• Must pass all pre-employment screenings required by the client.
• After initial training, must demonstrate the ability to use supplies, tools, and equipment properly 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, and cleaning walls, windows, and metallic surfaces.
• Burnish and refinish floors, replenish room supplies, perform room discharge cleaning, shampoo carpets, and collect bulk trash from soiled holding areas.
• Inspect completed work for quality and complete assignments within department time parameters.
• Measure and dilute cleaning chemicals appropriately, use them for their intended purposes, and maintain assigned equipment and workstations.
• Report equipment, furniture, building, or fixture repair needs and assist with emergency spills when observed or requested.
• Follow department safety policies, use required protective equipment, keep floors clear of hazards, use safe lifting practices, demonstrate knowledge of emergency evacuation procedures, and follow lockout/tagout procedures.
• Immediately report accidents and incidents to the supervisor and notify the supervisor of work-related injuries before seeking medical treatment.
• Perform additional assignments as required and attend scheduled meetings and in-service sessions as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed