EVS ASSOCIATE

Yale New Haven Health•Bridgeport, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The EVS Associate works under the direction of the EVS Supervisor to clean patient rooms, nursing stations, lounges, restrooms, offices, clinic areas, corridors, stairwells, elevators, and other assigned areas. Cleaning must follow the standard cleaning and infection control procedures of Sodexho Marriott Services and Bridgeport Hospital. The role supports Bridgeport Hospital’s patient-centered approach and is expected to reflect the organization’s values of integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion. The associate performs routine environmental services tasks, maintains equipment and work areas, responds to emergency spills, follows safety procedures, and attends required meetings and in-services. The position requires the ability to perform physical tasks, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting.

Requirements

Ability to understand and speak English well enough to perform assigned duties safely and efficiently.
Must pass required pre-employment screenings.
After initial training, demonstrate the ability to use supplies, tools, and equipment properly without waste or neglect.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Successful completion of department orientation.
Ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled cleaning tasks in assigned areas using established methods, including dusting, emptying and relining trash receptacles, disinfecting surfaces, cleaning bathrooms, mopping or vacuuming floors, burnishing or refinishing floors, cleaning walls and windows, and polishing metallic surfaces.
Replenish room supplies, perform room checkout or discharge cleaning, shampoo carpets, and collect bulk trash from soiled holding areas.
Inspect completed work for quality.
Perform environmental services tasks with appropriate urgency and customer service orientation, and complete assignments within department-established time parameters.
Measure and dilute cleaning chemicals appropriately and use them for their intended purposes after training.
Maintain assigned equipment and workstations, and report repair needs or general repair needs involving equipment, furniture, buildings, and fixtures.
Assist with cleaning emergency spills when observed or requested.
Help ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors by following department safety policies and procedures.
Use cleaning tools, equipment, chemicals, protective devices, and clothing safely.
Immediately report accidents and incidents to the supervisor and notify the supervisor of work-related injuries before seeking medical treatment.
Keep floors free of spills, trash, and other articles; use safe lifting practices; demonstrate the emergency evacuation plan; and follow lockout/tagout procedures.
Perform additional assignments as required by the supervisor.
Attend scheduled meetings and in-services as directed by the supervisor or manager.