EVS Associate - Jefferson Cherry Hill (FT, Evenings)
About The Position
The Environmental Services (EVS) Associate helps maintain high housekeeping standards by cleaning assigned areas according to schedules and established methods. The role supports a sanitary, orderly, and safe patient-care environment for patients, visitors, and staff; helps prevent cross-contamination; controls bacteria and odors; and sustains acceptable aseptic conditions. The associate may also assist with moves, recycling, supply deliveries, and the removal of trash and biohazard waste. The position is based at Jefferson Cherry Hill and works the evening shift, 3:00–11:30 PM. EVS positions require rotating weekends and holidays. The role is regular and full-time. The listed hourly salary range is $17.00 to $20.84; the actual hiring rate depends on experience, skills, and qualifications. The position is not eligible for an annual incentive. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Six months to one year of housekeeping or cleaning experience in a healthcare environment is preferred but not required.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
- Six months to one year of housekeeping or cleaning experience in a healthcare environment preferred, but not required.
- Comply with personal protective equipment requirements and hospital and departmental safety policies.
- Work the evening shift, 3:00–11:30 PM, and rotate weekends and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Six months to one year of housekeeping or cleaning experience in a healthcare environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson's values.
- Establish and maintain clean, sanitary, and safe work areas by following departmental policies and procedures.
- Dispose of biohazards according to EPA and OSHA codes and regulations, and handle environmental contaminants such as batteries, mercury thermometers, and needles.
- Keep the biohazard food and loading area safe and free of debris.
- Maintain equipment, clean carts, buckets, floor machines, other equipment, and supply closets.
- Comply with personal protective equipment requirements for protection from blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.
- Follow hospital and departmental hand-hygiene policies.
- Maintain carpet and hard-surface flooring according to departmental procedures.
- Observe safety precautions when pushing equipment and report faulty mechanical, structural, or electrical problems according to safety policy.
- Use wet-floor signs to prevent slips and perform duties in compliance with safety policies and practices.
- Speak with patients and visitors using scripting, extend courtesy, and demonstrate high standards of conduct.
- Assist with moving furniture, equipment, and supplies, and with recycling and set-ups, at the request of a supervisor or staff member.
- Respond to pages or phone calls in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
