EVS Housekeeping Attendant
About The Position
The Environmental Services Attendant maintains cleanliness in assigned interior hospital areas, using care and attention to detail to support the safety of patients and caregivers. The attendant helps create a comfortable environment for patients and guests, greets people while protecting their privacy, and does not directly supervise other caregivers. The role performs routine and specialized cleaning, handles soiled linen, trash, and biomedical and infectious waste, and keeps supplies and equipment ready for use. It also supports a safe, sanitary environment, contributes to quality improvement, reports repair needs, and provides timely, efficient, and accurate customer service in accordance with St. Charles Health System’s standards, policies, and values.
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.
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 correct cleanliness issues to ensure sanitation standards are met.
- Perform cleaning tasks according to department task lists and Environmental Services cleaning standards.
- Clean restrooms, showers, 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 appropriately dispose of soiled linen, trash, and biomedical waste; remove empty boxes to designated areas.
- Label and remove infectious waste bags and containers.
- Maintain adequate supplies in assigned areas and transport custodial supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
- Operate, clean, and maintain equipment, carts, and industrial vacuums; report equipment concerns.
- Maintain positive working relationships and a cooperative environment with patients, guests, and caregivers.
- Participate in required quality improvement activities.
- Report needed repairs or services to hospital facilities according to system guidelines.
- Perform special cleaning projects and, when assigned, floor care.
- Support the organization’s vision, mission, values, and continuous-improvement principles.
- Help maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
- Maintain professionalism and confidentiality; comply with applicable laws and policies, report known or suspected violations, and cooperate with investigations.
- Provide timely, efficient, accurate customer service and/or patient care.
- Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
