EVS Associate - Einstein Hospital (Per Diem, Days)
About The Position
The Environmental Services (EVS) Associate helps maintain high housekeeping standards by cleaning assigned areas according to schedules and specified 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 delivery, and removal of trash and biohazard waste. This position is per diem for 16 hours per week on the day shift and requires rotating weekends and holidays. The role is based at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
- Housekeeping or cleaning experience in a healthcare environment is preferred but not required.
- Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements and hospital and departmental safety policies.
- Work 16 hours per week on the day shift, including rotating weekends and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Six months to one year of housekeeping or cleaning experience in a healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson’s values.
- Maintain clean, sanitary, and safe assigned 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 clear of debris.
- Maintain equipment, including cleaning carts, buckets, floor machines, and other equipment, as well as supply closets.
- Comply with personal protective equipment requirements for protection against blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.
- Follow hospital and departmental hand-hygiene policies.
- Maintain carpeted and hard-surface flooring according to departmental procedures.
- Use 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 policies and safety practices.
- Speak with patients and visitors using scripting to establish dialogue and extend courtesy, and demonstrate high standards of conduct.
- Assist with moving furniture, equipment, and supplies, and with recycling and set-ups, as requested by a supervisor or staff.
- 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
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits with 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 per diem colleagues
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
