EVS Housekeeping Attendant
About The Position
The Environmental Services Attendant maintains the cleanliness of assigned interior hospital areas with accuracy and attention to detail to support patient and caregiver safety. The role helps create a comfortable environment for patients and guests while greeting them and protecting their privacy. It does not directly supervise other caregivers. The St. Charles Health System Environmental Services department maintains a clean and safe hospital environment by cleaning and disinfecting surfaces. The attendant follows departmental cleaning standards and completes routine and special cleaning tasks, handles waste and supplies appropriately, maintains cleaning equipment, and reports facility or equipment concerns. The position also supports the organization’s mission, values, customer-service standards, confidentiality requirements, and continuous-improvement efforts.
Requirements
- CHEST certification is required within six months of hire; certification coursework will be provided by St. Charles Health System.
- Must be able to wear the personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.
- Must be able to meet the listed physical requirements, including standing and walking; lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling; grasping and squeezing; bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and other tasks at the stated frequencies.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED; equivalent education and experience will be considered.
- CHEST certification.
- Prior professional janitorial or housekeeping experience.
Responsibilities
- Inspect assigned areas during the shift and make corrections to maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
- Follow department and hospital guidelines, job standards, and Environmental Services cleaning standards.
- Clean toilets, basins, showers, bathtubs, walls, furniture, fixtures, doors, stairways, halls, and other interior furnishings using appropriate supplies and procedures.
- Sweep, clean, mop, scrub, and dust floors in assigned areas.
- Transport, remove, and dispose of soiled linen, trash, and biomedical waste appropriately; remove empty boxes to designated areas.
- Label and remove infectious-waste bags and containers.
- Maintain adequate supply stock in assigned areas and transport custodial supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
- Operate, clean, and maintain equipment, carts, and industrial vacuums; report concerns so equipment remains functional and ready for use.
- Maintain positive working relationships and a cooperative work environment with patients, guests, and other caregivers.
- Participate in required quality-improvement activities.
- Report needed repairs or services to hospital facilities according to organizational guidelines.
- Perform special cleaning projects as needed and may perform various types of floor care.
- Support the organization’s vision, mission, and values and promote continuous improvement through Value Improvement Practice (VIP-Lean) principles.
- Help provide and maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
- Maintain professionalism and confidentiality, comply with applicable laws and policies, act ethically, report suspected violations, and cooperate with organizational investigations and proceedings.
- Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and/or patient care that promotes goodwill.
- Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
