EVS- Part Time--Jennings-EVENINGS

Ochsner Health•Jennings, LA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This job cleans and services areas such as guest, patient, public, clinical and administrative areas. Responsible for maintaining a clean and aseptic environment. The job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and speak/understand verbal communication in English in order to follow instructions and perform daily tasks
Experience in operating environmental services equipment (including dust mop, wet mop, bucket and wringer, spray bottles, and dustpan)
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to read, write and speak / understand verbal communication in English in order to follow instructions and perform daily tasks.
Basic knowledge of housekeeping, cleaning and cleaning equipment/supplies.
Ability to work flexible schedule when needed.
Ability to listen and take direction and complete job tasks with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work with and around chemicals, both acidic and alkaline in nature, including but not limited to butyl ingredients.
Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases.
There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste.
The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent
1 year relevant experience

Responsibilities

Maintains assigned area in a clean and aseptic manner.
Maintains Environmental closet and equipment in a clean, aseptic and orderly manner.
Assists with restock of cafe and bar (where necessary).
Assists with special cleaning projects and room turnover.
Follows all current Joint Commission / CMS regulations pertaining to Environment of Care and Cleaning requirements.
Other related duties as required.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Benefits

Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.
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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Ochsner Health is the leading not-for-profit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 46 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers.
For 12 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Ochsner as the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana.
Additionally, Ochsner Children’s has been recognized as the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for three consecutive years.
Ochsner inspires healthier lives and stronger communities through a combination of standard-setting expertise, quality and connection not found anywhere else in the region.
In 2023, Ochsner Health cared for more than 1.5 million people from every state in the nation and 65 countries.
Ochsner’s workforce includes more than 38,000 dedicated team members and over 4,700 employed and affiliated physicians.
To learn more about how Ochsner empowers people to get well and stay well, visit https://www.ochsner.org/.
Ochsner Health is proud to be an Employer of Choice.
Ranked one of Newsweek's list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity of 2024
Becker's Healthcare listed Ochsner Health as 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare
Awarded Culture Awards for Purpose and Values and Healthcare Industry by Top Workplace
Ranked as a 2023 Top Workplace in the USA!
The Top Workplaces USA award is based entirely on feedback from an employee engagement survey completed by the employees of participating workplaces.
Awarded Top Work Places 2023 for six consecutive years by The Times-Picayune
Earned 2022-2023 Great Place to Work Certification™
Ochsner Health named to Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2023
Opportunities listed here represent open positions at Ochsner Health and Ochsner Health managed entities.