Per Diem EVS Associate

Yale New Haven Health•Bridgeport, CT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At Bridgeport Hospital, the EVS Associate supports patient-centered care by keeping assigned hospital areas clean and sanitary. Under the direction of the EVS Supervisor, the associate cleans patient rooms, nursing stations, lounges, restrooms, offices, clinic areas, corridors, stairwells, elevators, and other assigned areas in accordance with established cleaning and infection-control procedures. Employees are expected to support the organization’s mission and values of integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion. The position includes routine and discharge cleaning, floor and surface care, waste removal, replenishing room supplies, and maintaining equipment and workstations. The associate follows department safety procedures, reports hazards and repair needs, and assists with emergency spill cleanup. The work requires frequent standing and walking, reaching, handling, and bending, as well as occasional lifting of items up to 50 pounds. The work environment is usually moderately noisy.

Requirements

Ability to understand and speak English well enough to perform assigned duties safely and efficiently.
Must pass pre-employment screenings required by the client.
After initial training, demonstrate proper, non-wasteful use of supplies, tools, and equipment.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Successful completion of department orientation.
Ability to perform the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
High school diploma or GED preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Clean assigned areas according to established schedules, methods, and infection-control procedures.
Dust horizontal and vertical surfaces and empty, remove, and reline trash receptacles.
Damp-wipe and disinfect furniture and surfaces; clean and polish bathrooms and fixtures.
Dry-mop or vacuum floors; wet-mop and disinfect floors; burnish or refinish floors.
Clean walls and windows and polish metallic surfaces.
Replenish room supplies and perform checkout or room-discharge cleaning.
Shampoo carpets and collect bulk trash from soiled holding areas.
Inspect completed work for quality.
Perform EVS tasks with appropriate urgency and customer-service orientation, completing assignments within established time parameters.
Measure and dilute cleaning chemicals appropriately after training and use them for their intended purposes.
Keep assigned equipment and workstations clean and report repair needs.
Assist with emergency spill cleanup when observed or requested.
Observe and report repair needs involving equipment, furniture, buildings, and fixtures.
Help ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors by following department safety policies and procedures.
Use cleaning tools, chemicals, protective devices, and clothing safely and as prescribed.
Immediately report accidents and incidents to the supervisor and notify the supervisor of work-related injuries before seeking medical treatment.
Keep floors clear of spills, trash, and other articles; demonstrate safe lifting practices and knowledge of the emergency evacuation plan; follow lockout/tagout procedures.
Perform additional assignments as required and attend scheduled meetings and in-services as directed.