EVS Tech - JBH Housekeeping - Full Time - 2nd Shift

Ephraim McDowell Health•Harrodsburg, KY

About The Position

Performs a wide range of housekeeping tasks and projects, including cleaning restrooms, waiting areas, offices, clinical areas, and medicine preparation rooms. Operates equipment such as vacuum cleaners and upholstery shampooers, and performs other housekeeping duties as needed. The technician may access medication or nourishment rooms for routine cleaning when accompanied by an authorized Associate. Demonstrates the F.I.R.S.T. values: Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust. Completes assigned work by the end of each shift, operates and maintains departmental equipment safely and efficiently, and completes special projects as assigned by a supervisor. Supports the efficient operation and mission of the Organization, demonstrates dependability and professional accountability, maintains and expands job knowledge and skills, and incorporates patient- and family-centered care concepts and shared governance into practice. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work takes place in a typical Medical Center environment, with exposure to facility-related hazards. The role requires a flexible schedule, including overtime and weekend assignments, and includes physically demanding work such as moving around units, operating heavy waste-removal and compacting machinery, and transferring trash outdoors to a dumpster in inclement weather. Routine contact with nurses, doctors, visitors, patients, and other staff is required.

Requirements

Knowledge of the use of all chemicals and equipment.
Ability to move or position 50 pounds independently.
Ability to perform extensive and constant physical effort, including moving around units and operating heavy machinery associated with waste removal and compacting.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and weekends.
High tolerance for pressure and stress caused by task interruptions and task overload.
High tolerance for change.
Ability to transfer trash outdoors to a dumpster in inclement weather.
Preference for routine, organized activities performed according to predetermined Organization policies.

Responsibilities

Clean restrooms, waiting areas, offices, clinical areas, and medicine preparation rooms.
Complete assigned workload by the end of each shift.
Operate and maintain departmental equipment safely, orderly, and efficiently.
Complete special projects throughout the Organization as assigned by the supervisor.
Access medication or nourishment rooms for routine cleaning when accompanied by an authorized Associate.
Assist with the efficient operation of the department and Organization.
Demonstrate professional accountability and growth by maintaining and expanding knowledge and skills.
Contribute to the Organization’s mission and philosophy and demonstrate dependability in job performance.
Incorporate patient- and family-centered care concepts, including dignity, respect, information sharing, and participation, into practice.
Contribute to the development and implementation of shared governance across the Organization.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Interact routinely with nurses, doctors, visitors, patients, and other staff.