Housekeeping EVS Associate Days

Banner Health•Mesa, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeping/EVS Associate performs cleaning in patient rooms and assigned areas as part of the environmental services team. The role helps maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff while minimizing disruption to others. Work takes place in a fast-paced, physical environment that involves extensive walking, pushing a cleaning cart, and using cleaning chemicals. The associate may be assigned specialty areas, including the morgue, and may clean blood or other bodily fluids. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a day shift listed as 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Days may vary, and weekend and holiday rotations may be required. The associate works under regular supervision in an assigned facility or area and responds to requests from patients, staff, and visitors. A background check and drug screen are required if an offer is made. Employees must complete onboarding steps on time and receive an annual flu vaccine; candidates should contact their recruiter with questions about exemptions.

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.
A background check and drug screen are required if an offer is made.
Employees are required to receive an annual flu vaccine; contact the recruiter with questions about exemptions.
Employees in specified behavioral health settings and at Olive Branch Senior Center must possess and maintain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card; employees in specified behavioral health settings serving children must also sign an Arizona Criminal History Affidavit upon hire.

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, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures; plan the daily completion of tasks.
Empty hampers and transport soiled linen; empty trash containers and remove trash; empty medical waste containers, including sharps.
Inventory, restock, and replenish supplies such as toilet tissue, paper towels, and hand soap in assigned areas.
Keep departmental equipment clean, protect it through proper use, log equipment in and out, and notify appropriate personnel when repairs are needed.
Perform special projects as assigned, 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.
Work as a member of the environmental services team to support the safety, health, and morale of patients, visitors, and staff.