Housekeeping EVS Associate Overnight

Banner Health•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix has an opportunity for a Housekeeping EVS Associate. This role is responsible for cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining the hospital to ensure its appearance is top-notch. Housekeepers are a vital part of the hospital staff, making a difference in patients' lives. Experience in a hospital or institutional setting is not required. The work environment is fast-paced and physical, involving significant walking and pushing a cleaning cart. Responsibilities may include cleaning specialty areas like the morgue or Infectious Disease Unit 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 conducted for offered positions. Timely completion of onboarding is required, or the job offer will be rescinded. All employees are required to receive an annual Flu Vaccine; exemption process details can be obtained from the recruiter.

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.

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. Must plan the completion of these tasks daily.
Empties hampers and transports 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, and hand soap 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 window washing, wall washing, and removing heavily soiled items or furnishings.
Responds to questions and requests from patients, staff, and visitors. Meets or exceeds goals for customer service satisfaction.
Under regular supervision, this position has responsibility at an assigned facility/area only. Internal customers include facility staff, physicians, nurses, patients, visitors, supervisors, managers, and executives. External customers include visitors, patients, and employees from other company and non-company facilities.