EVS Housekeeping Attendant

St. Charles Health System•Prineville, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Attendant maintains assigned interior hospital areas to a high standard of cleanliness and attention to detail, helping protect patient and caregiver safety. The role creates a comfortable environment for patients and guests, greets people while protecting their privacy, and does not directly supervise other caregivers. Environmental Services is responsible for cleaning and disinfecting hospital surfaces to support a safe environment for patients, families, visitors, and caregivers. This is a regular, full-time, second-shift position with 40 scheduled weekly hours. The schedule is variable and includes every other weekend and holidays; shift hours are 1400–2230. The posted pay range is $21.53–$27.56 per hour. Shift differentials are listed as $2.50 per hour for swing shift, $5.50 per hour for night shift, and $2.00 per hour for weekends. The attendant inspects and cleans assigned areas according to department standards, handles linen, trash, and biomedical or infectious waste appropriately, stocks and transports supplies, and operates and maintains cleaning equipment. The position may also involve floor care, special cleaning projects, and other duties of similar complexity. The attendant supports the organization’s mission, values, continuous-improvement activities, safety practices, confidentiality, and customer service standards.

Requirements

Obtain CHEST certification within six months of hire; certification coursework will be provided by St. Charles Health System.
Be able to wear the personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.
Meet the stated physical requirements, including standing and walking; lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling items; grasping and squeezing; sitting; bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching; climbing stairs and occasionally a ladder or step-stool; and reaching overhead.
Be able to use a clear and audible speaking voice and hear normal speech; the job description states that hearing whispered speech is never required.

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 as needed to ensure sanitation.
Follow department and hospital cleaning guidelines and established job standards.
Perform cleaning tasks according to the task list and Environmental Services 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 properly dispose of soiled linen, trash, and biomedical waste.
Remove empty boxes and place them in designated areas; label and remove infectious-waste bags and containers.
Maintain adequate supplies in assigned areas and transport custodial supplies and equipment to and from 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 and support continuous improvement principles.
Report needed repairs or services to hospital facilities according to organizational guidelines.
Perform special cleaning projects and, when assigned, various types of floor care.
Help maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Conduct work professionally and confidentially, comply with applicable laws and organizational policies, report known or suspected violations, and cooperate with investigations and proceedings.
Provide timely, efficient, accurate customer service and/or patient care that promotes goodwill.
Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.