EVS Technician/Housekeeper (PRN)

Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services•Livonia, MI

6h•$15 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking to be part of a team that values its employees and makes a real impact? Forefront is excited to offer an opportunity for a PRN EVS Technician to join our Environmental Services (EVS) Team at a facility in Livonia, MI. In this role, you will play an essential part in maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment by ensuring linens and laundry are properly handled, contributing to the overall care of our residents. Pay Rate: $15.00 Summary/Objective: Provides daily laundry services for the residents to ensure a safe, clean and sanitary environment in accordance with laws, regulations and facility guidelines.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and speak English.
High school graduate or equivalent education is preferred.
Minimum one (1) year laundry experience in a healthcare setting is desired.
General knowledge of laundry and infection prevention.
Verbal and writing abilities necessary to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff, residents, family members and the public.
Motor coordination and manual dexterity are required to operate housekeeping equipment.
Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.
Ability to read, understand, and follow directions and work assignments.
Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation.
Must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family members.

Responsibilities

Provides daily laundry services to residents in an effective and efficient manner.
Gathers and weighs soiled personal items, linens, garments, etc. and places in appropriate containers.
Sorts stained items for treatment/stain removal.
Folds, hangs and distributes personal items, linens, and garments to resident rooms.
Follows the facility’s laundry schedule to ensure timely services to the residents.
Reports any repairs needed to equipment to EVS Director/Supervisor.
Cleans equipment and work areas as assigned by EVS Director/Supervisor.
Participates in activities related to ensuring a clean and safe environment.
Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and facility’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Attend in-service educational programs.
Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.
Understand facility’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
Perform other department duties assigned by the EVS Director/Supervisor.