EVS Associate - Einstein Elkins Park (FT, Day)
About The Position
The Environmental Services (EVS) Associate helps maintain high housekeeping standards by cleaning assigned areas according to schedules and procedures, creating a sanitary, orderly, and safe patient-care environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The role helps prevent cross-contamination, control bacteria and odors, and maintain acceptable aseptic conditions. Duties may also include assisting with moves, recycling, supply delivery, and removal of trash and biohazard waste. The associate interacts with coworkers, visitors, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson’s values. The position establishes and maintains clean, sanitary, and safe work areas; disposes of biohazards and environmental contaminants in accordance with applicable requirements; and maintains cleaning equipment and supply areas. It also includes floor and carpet care, use of personal protective equipment and wet-floor signs, adherence to hand-hygiene and safety policies, prompt response to pages or calls, and courteous communication with patients and visitors. Other duties may be assigned.
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.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Six months to one year of housekeeping or cleaning experience in a healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain clean, sanitary, and safe assigned work areas by following departmental policies and procedures.
- Dispose of biohazards and environmental contaminants, including batteries, mercury thermometers, and needles, according to applicable EPA and OSHA codes and regulations; keep the biohazard food and loading area safe and free of debris.
- Maintain equipment, including cleaning carts, buckets, and floor machines, as well as 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 in accordance with 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 policies and safety practices.
- Use scripting when speaking with patients and visitors, extend courtesy, and demonstrate high standards of conduct.
- Assist with moving furniture, equipment, and supplies, and with recycling and set-ups when requested by 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
- 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
