Environmental Services Associate - Part time/Day/Evening (32 HR/WK)

Yale New Haven Health•Milford, CT

20h•Onsite

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 designated spaces. Under the direction of the EVS Supervisor, the associate follows Sodexho Marriott Services and Bridgeport Hospital standard cleaning and infection-control procedures. Employees are expected to support the organization’s vision, mission, and values and contribute to patient-centered, coordinated care. The role includes routine and discharge cleaning, floor care, waste removal, replenishing supplies, cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, and maintaining assigned equipment and work areas. The associate also follows safety procedures, reports hazards and repair needs, and attends scheduled meetings and in-services. The position is part-time, with a stated schedule of 32 hours per week and day/evening hours.

Requirements

Ability to understand and speak English at a level that allows safe and efficient performance of assigned duties.
Must pass required pre-employment screenings.
After initial training, demonstrate the ability to use supplies, tools, and equipment properly without waste or neglect.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Successful completion of department orientation.
Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined case by case.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean assigned areas according to established schedules, methods, and infection-control procedures.
Dust horizontal and vertical surfaces; empty and reline trash receptacles; and remove trash.
Damp-wipe and disinfect furniture and surfaces; clean and polish bathrooms and fixtures.
Dry mop or vacuum floors; wet mop and disinfect floors; burnish or refinish floors.
Clean walls and windows and polish metallic surfaces.
Replenish room supplies and perform room checkout or discharge cleaning.
Shampoo carpets and collect 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 as intended.
Maintain assigned equipment and workstations and report repair needs.
Assist with cleaning emergency spills and report general repair needs involving equipment, furniture, buildings, or fixtures.
Follow department safety policies and procedures to protect patients, staff, and visitors.
Use cleaning tools, equipment, chemicals, protective clothing, and devices safely.
Report accidents and incidents promptly and notify the supervisor of work-related injuries before seeking medical treatment.
Keep floors free of spills, trash, and other articles; use safe lifting practices; demonstrate knowledge of the emergency evacuation plan; and follow lockout/tagout procedures.
Perform additional assignments as required by the supervisor.
Attend scheduled meetings and in-services as directed by the supervisor or manager.