EVS Housekeeping Attendant

St. Charles Health System • Madras, OR

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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 attendant helps create a comfortable environment for patients and guests, greets people, and protects their privacy. This role does not directly supervise other caregivers.

The Environmental Services department maintains a clean and safe hospital environment by cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and following standards that support the safety of patients, families, visitors, and caregivers. The position supports the organization’s vision, mission, and values, its continuous-improvement principles, and a safe, professional, confidential, and cooperative workplace. The role is relief with variable hours and shifts; scheduled days vary and include every other weekend and holidays.

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 maintain sanitation.
• Follow department and hospital cleaning guidelines, task lists, 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 appropriately dispose of soiled linen, trash, and biomedical waste; label and remove 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 can be kept 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 system guidelines.
• Perform special cleaning projects and, as assigned, various types of floor care.
• Support the organization’s vision, mission, values, continuous-improvement principles, and a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality; comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; report known or suspected violations and cooperate with investigations and proceedings.
• Provide timely, efficient, accurate customer service and/or patient care.
• Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed