EVS Housekeeping Attendant

St. Charles Health System•Bend, OR

2d•$22 - $28•Onsite

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, greets people while protecting their privacy, and does not directly supervise other caregivers. Environmental Services is responsible for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces throughout the hospital to support a safe environment 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 appropriate 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 make corrections to ensure cleanliness and sanitation.
Follow departmental and hospital cleaning guidelines, job standards, 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 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 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 Quality Improvement activities as required.
Report needed repairs or services to hospital facilities according to system guidelines.
Perform special cleaning projects as needed and may perform various types of floor care.
Support the organization’s vision, mission, and values, and support Value Improvement Practice (VIP-Lean) continuous-improvement principles.
Provide and maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Conduct activities professionally and confidentially; comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, act ethically, report suspected violations, and cooperate with organizational investigations.
Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and/or patient care that promotes goodwill.
Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.