Housekeeping Associate Evenings

Banner Health•Phoenix, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Banner Estrella Medical Center is hiring a Housekeeping EVS Associate to clean, sanitize, and maintain the hospital. The position performs cleaning of patient rooms and/or assigned areas as part of the environmental services team, supporting a clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing environment for patients, visitors, and staff while minimizing interference with others. Prior experience in a hospital or institutional environment is not required. The work is fast-paced and physically demanding, involving substantial walking and pushing a cleaning cart. Duties may include cleaning the morgue or specialty areas such as a COVID-19 unit, and using cleaning chemicals to clean blood or bodily fluids. Team members must be prepared to meet new challenges and communicate effectively with their team and medical staff. The position works under regular supervision and is responsible for an assigned facility or area. The evening shift is listed as 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; shift availability may change without notice. Weekend and holiday rotations may be required. A flat-rate $1-per-hour weekend shift differential applies when applicable. Applicants offered the position undergo a background check and drug screen. Onboarding must be completed in a timely manner or the job offer may be rescinded. Banner Health employees are required to receive an annual flu vaccine; candidates may ask the recruiter about the exemption process.

Requirements

Ability to work independently and as part of a team without continuous supervision.
Ability to interpret and respond to verbal and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively by phone and verbally.
Ability to read and understand material safety data sheets and instructions for mixing and using cleaning chemicals, and to complete chemical identification stickers.
For employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility, Olive Branch Senior Center, or the Whole Health Clinic: possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at hire and maintain it throughout employment.
Must receive the annual Banner Health flu vaccine; ask the recruiter about the exemption process.
Applicants offered the position must complete a background check and drug screen and complete onboarding in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

Previous related experience.
Familiarity with environmental services equipment and cleaning techniques.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned cleaning tasks, including dusting, mopping, scrubbing, disinfecting, vacuuming, and polishing, according to departmental policies and procedures; plan daily task completion.
Empty hampers and transport soiled linen.
Empty trash containers and remove trash, including medical waste and sharps containers.
Inventory, restock, and replenish supplies such as toilet tissue, paper towels, and hand soap in assigned areas.
Keep departmental equipment clean, use and protect it properly, log equipment in and out, and notify appropriate personnel when repairs are needed.
Perform special projects such as washing windows or walls and removing heavily soiled items or furnishings.
Respond to questions and requests from patients, staff, and visitors, and meet or exceed customer service satisfaction goals.
Communicate and work with facility staff, physicians, nurses, patients, visitors, supervisors, managers, and executives.