EVS Housekeeping Attendant
About The Position
The Environmental Services Attendant maintains cleanliness in assigned interior hospital areas with accuracy and attention to detail to support patient and caregiver safety. The attendant helps create a comfortable environment for patients and guests while respecting their privacy. The position does not directly supervise other caregivers. Work is relief, with variable shifts and scheduled days, including every other weekend and holidays. St. Charles Health System Environmental Services maintains a clean and safe hospital environment by cleaning and disinfecting surfaces. The department’s standards support safety for patients, families, visitors, and caregivers.
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.
- Follow department and hospital guidelines and cleaning standards.
- Complete cleaning tasks, including cleaning toilets, basins, showers, bathtubs, walls, furniture, fixtures, doors, stairways, halls, and other interior furnishings.
- Sweep, clean, mop, scrub, and dust floors in assigned areas.
- Transport, remove, and properly dispose of soiled linen, trash, biomedical waste, and infectious waste bags and containers.
- Remove empty boxes and place them in designated areas.
- 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 concerns so equipment remains functional and ready for use.
- Maintain positive, cooperative working relationships with patients, guests, and other caregivers.
- Participate in required Quality Improvement activities.
- Report needed repairs or services to hospital facilities according to system guidelines.
- Perform special cleaning projects and, as assigned, various types of floor care.
- Support the organization’s vision, mission, values, and continuous-improvement principles.
- Help maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
- Conduct work professionally and confidentially; comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, report known or suspected violations, and cooperate with investigations and proceedings.
- Deliver 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
