Housekeeping EVS Associate Days

Banner Health•Glendale, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeping EVS Associate performs cleaning of patient rooms and assigned hospital areas as part of the environmental services team. The role helps maintain a clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing environment for patients, visitors, and staff while minimizing interference with others. Work is fast-paced and physical, involving substantial walking and pushing a cleaning cart. Assignments may include the morgue or specialty areas such as a COVID-19 unit, and may involve using cleaning chemicals to clean blood or bodily fluids. Hospital or institutional experience is not required. Team members must complete onboarding in a timely manner and receive an annual flu vaccine; an exemption process is available through the recruiter. A background check and drug screen are conducted if an offer is made. The position is full-time, day shift, scheduled 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; shift availability may change without notice. Weekend and holiday rotations are required. A flat-rate $1/hour weekend shift differential applies when applicable.

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 with others by phone and verbally.
Ability to read and understand material safety data sheets and instructions for mixing and using cleaning chemicals.
Ability to complete chemical identification stickers.
Must complete onboarding in a timely manner if offered the position.
Must receive the annual Banner Health flu vaccine; an exemption process is available.
Must successfully complete the background check and drug screen conducted if offered the position.

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, following departmental policies and procedures and planning the daily work.
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.
Maintain departmental equipment, notify appropriate personnel when repairs are needed, use equipment properly to prevent damage, and log equipment in and out.
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.
Contribute to the safety, health, and morale of patients, visitors, and staff by helping maintain a clean and safe environment.