Environmental Services Technician (EVS) / Housekeeper

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Bonus

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and

401(k) Retirement Plan with company

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending or Health Savings} ,

Generous Paid Time Off

Career Development Opportunities

Free meals

Company stock purchase discount

Employee Assistance Program

Home/Work Life Balance

Job summary

Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare in Staunton, Virginia, is seeking an Environmental Services Technician (Housekeeper) to maintain a safe, clean environment for residents and staff. The role supports trauma-informed psychiatric residential treatment for adolescent males.

Responsibilities include cleaning common areas, restrooms and resident rooms, with emphasis on sanitation and safety. Prior hospital experience is preferred and training, including CPR/First Aid, is provided.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must meet all training requirements including CPR/First Aid Training and Verbal De-escalation Crisis Intervention Training.
• Must meet basic health requirements of hospital without restrictions.
• Must possess physical stamina to stand the majority of shift and to lift/move equipment and supplies.
• Must have knowledge of cleaning techniques and equipment and attention to detail.
• Previous hospital experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize common lounge areas, nursing stations, service areas, offices and school building per schedule.
• Clean restrooms and residents' rooms using germicidal solutions.
• Maintain custodial closets and cleaning carts, doors kept locked from resident access.

Skills

Physical stamina

Dexterity

Attention to detail

Read and write

Education

High school education or equivalent

CPR/First Aid Training

Job description

Responsibilities

EVS Tech / Housekeeper - Full Time

Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare is located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley -- a region best known for its natural beauty -- in the charming city of Staunton, Virginia. We provide trauma-informed psychiatric residential treatment to adolescent males who are experiencing complex emotional, behavioral, and educational difficulties. Our programs are specifically designed for youth with psychiatric disorders and co-occurring intellectual disabilities. We also specialize in working with young men who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. We are a 42-bed facility with a program that prepares these young men for return to a home, a less restrictive environment, or to independent living. Our primary focus is on encouraging constructive change and personal growth, learning positive ways to get appropriate attention, improving behavior choices, developing a sense of responsibility for actions, learning problem-solving skills, and developing thinking patterns that support positive relationships.

Job Description

On a daily basis, the Environmental Services Technician (Housekeeper) follows set routines to create and maintain a safe and clean environment for residents, staff, and visitors. This position shall provide cleaning services in assigned areas to maintain an orderly, aseptic physical environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize common lounge areas, nursing stations, service areas, offices and school building according to schedule and established procedures which attend to furniture, floors, light fixtures, vents, glass doors, etc.
• Clean restrooms and residents' rooms using the appropriate germicidal solutions
• Maintain orderly, clean, and stocked custodial closets and cleaning carts, assuring that doors are kept locked from resident access

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be able to meet all training requirements, including CPR/First Aid Training and Verbal De-escalation Crisis Intervention Training (training provided during new hire orientation)
• Must be able to meet the basic health requirements of hospital without restrictions
• Must possess physical stamina to stand the majority of shift and to lift and move equipment and supplies
• Physical demands require dexterity, good vision, ability to walk, stoop, bend, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Previous experience required
• Previous hospital experience is preferred
• Must possess demonstrated knowledge of cleaning techniques and equipment with aptitude for attention to detail
• Reflect behavior, attitude, and appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives

Education

• High school education or equivalent is preferred
• Must be able to read and write

Great Employee Benefits

• Referral Bonus
• Home/Work Life Balance
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending or Health Savings Account
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Career Development Opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• A Challenging and Rewarding Work Environment
• Free meals!
• Company stock purchase discount
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay is Hourly (bi-weekly) and is commensurate with education and experience.

Liberty Point is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-hire drug screen, pre-hire background checks, and education verification are required of all new employees.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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