Housekeeping EVS Associate

Banner Health•Glendale, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center has an opportunity for a Housekeeping EVS Associate. This role is responsible for cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining the hospital facilities to ensure a top-notch appearance. Housekeepers are a vital part of the hospital staff, contributing to a positive patient experience. The environment is fast-paced and physical, involving significant walking and pushing a cleaning cart. Responsibilities may include cleaning specialty areas such as COVID-19 units or the morgue, and working with cleaning chemicals to manage blood and bodily fluids. Candidates must be prepared for challenges, possess good communication skills, and be able to work effectively with their team and medical staff. A background check and drug screen are required. Timely completion of onboarding is mandatory, or the job offer will be rescinded. All employees are required to receive an annual Flu Vaccine, with an exemption process available. This is a Registry/Per Diem position within Banner Staffing Services (BSS), offering flexibility and a chance to apply for regular opportunities within Banner Health.

Requirements

Requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team without continuous supervision.
Must be able to interpret and respond to verbal and written instructions.
Must be able to communicate effectively with others by phone and verbally.
Must be able to read and understand material safety data sheets and instructions for mixing and use of cleaning chemicals, and able to fill out chemical identification stickers.
Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes employment, criminal and education) is required.
Must complete onboarding in a timely manner or job offer will be rescinded.
Required for all Banner Health employees to receive their annual Flu Vaccine.

Nice To Haves

Previous related experience and familiarity with environmental services equipment and cleaning techniques is preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of assigned cleaning tasks, including dusting, mopping, scrubbing, disinfecting, vacuuming and polishing according to departmental policy and procedures.
Empties hampers and transports of soiled linen.
Empties trash containers and removes all trash.
Empties all medical waste containers, including sharps.
Inventories, restocks and replenishes supplies such as toilet tissue, paper towels, hand soap, etcetera, located in all assigned areas of the facility.
Maintains cleanliness of departmental equipment and notifies appropriate personnel as repairs become necessary.
Protects equipment from damage by proper use; properly logs out and in equipment that has been used.
May perform special projects such as: windows washing, wall washing, removing heavily soiled items or furnishings.
Responds to questions and requests from patients, staff and visitors.
Meets or exceeds goals for customer service satisfaction.