Environmental Services Technician (Housekeeper)

Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services•Harlowton, MT

1d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Forefront Healthcare is currently seeking Full Time, Part Time, and PRN (as needed) EVS Technicians to join our Environmental Services Team in Harlowton, MT! Keeping the environment clean and safe is very important and we value the skills you have! As an EVS Technician at Forefront Healthcare you will make an impact on those that we serve in such a positive way, each and every day! Summary/Objective: Provides daily housekeeping services to the residents to ensure a safe, clean and sanitary environment in accordance with laws, regulations and facility guidelines.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and speak English.
Customer Service Oriented.
Professionalism
Safety Practices.
Resident Rights.
General Knowledge of HSKG/EVS Skills.
This position requires lifting up to forty pounds (40lbs).
Primarily works throughout the facility, including resident rooms; bends, lifts, sits, stands and moves frequently throughout the shift; deals with frequent interruptions and possibly upset residents and family members; works regularly scheduled shifts with possible weekends, holidays and other hours based on resident needs; participates in required continuing education programs; subject to odors, falls, burns and exposure to infectious diseases, waste, blood and body fluids.
Stands and walks continuously throughout the working day.
Reaches, stoops, bends, lifts, carries, and works with housekeeping supplies and equipment.
Ability to work with chemicals and cleaning agents.
Must be free from infection or diseases.
Must be able to lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.
Verbal and writing abilities necessary to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff, residents, family members and the public.
Motor coordination and manual dexterity are required to operate housekeeping equipment.
Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.
Ability to read, understand, and follow directions and work assignments.
Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation.
Must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family members.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent education is preferred.
Minimum one (1) year housekeeping experience in a health care setting is desired.
Have general knowledge of cleaning and infection prevention.

Responsibilities

Provides daily housekeeping duties as assigned per Standard Operating Procedures.
Closely follows daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules.
Cleans floors, including dust mop, wet mop, sweeping and vacuuming.
Cleans furnishings which are both moveable and stationary throughout the facility.
Cleans fixtures including restroom, light fixtures, water fountains, etc.
Dusts, disinfects, horizontal surfaces throughout the facility.
Removes trash and cleans/disinfects waste containers.
Cleans and disinfects restrooms in both the resident rooms and public spaces throughout the facility.
Cleans public spaces throughout the facility including corridors, stairwells, elevators, waiting rooms, lobby, etc.
Clean equipment and work areas as assigned by Manager.
Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and facility’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Attend in-service educational programs.
Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.
Understand facility’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
Perform other department duties assigned by the Housekeeping/EVS or designee.