Evening Hospital EVS Associate — Clean, Safe, and Caring

jeffersonhealth; New Jersey; Presencial; USD 23.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Jefferson Health in Cherry Hill, NJ is looking for an Environmental Services Associate to maintain a clean, safe patient-care environment. You will perform cleaning, biohazard disposal, and move/assist as needed, with emphasis on safety and infection prevention.

Evening shift 3:00–11:30 PM, rotating weekends/holidays. Prior housekeeping in healthcare preferred, HS diploma or equivalent expected. The hospital environment emphasizes accountability, teamwork, and patient-focused service.

Formación

• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in housekeeping or cleaning in a healthcare environment preferred but not required.

Responsabilidades

• Establishes and maintains clean, sanitary, and safe environment in assigned work areas by following departmental policies and procedures (20%).
• Proper disposal of biohazards according to EPA and OSHA codes and regulations. Handle disposal of environmental contaminants such as batteries, thermometers (mercury), and needles. Keep biohazard food and loading area safe and clean of debris. (20%).
• Maintains equipment, clean carts, buckets, floor machines, other equipment, and supply closets to give the hospital a professional appearance. (20%).
• Must comply with established PPE requirements for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances. (5%).
• Follows hospital/departmental policy on hand hygiene. (5%).
• Completes and maintains all carpet and hard surface flooring in accordance with departmental procedures. (10%).
• Observes safety precautions when pushing equipment. Reports faulty mechanical, structural or electrical problems in accordance with safety policy. (5%).
• Utilizes wet floor signs to prevent slippage by patients, employees, and visitors in accordance with safety policy. Performs duties in compliance with policy and safety practices. (5%).
• Conversations with patients and visitors using scripting to establish dialogue and extend courtesy. (5%).
• Assist with moving furniture, equipment, supplies, recycling, and setup by request of supervisor/staff. (5%).
• Respond to pages or phone calls in a timely fashion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Educación

High School Graduate or equivalent

6 months to 1 year of housekeeping experience

Descripción del empleo

Jefferson Health in Cherry Hill, NJ is looking for an Environmental Services Associate to maintain a clean, safe patient-care environment. You will perform cleaning, biohazard disposal, and move/assist as needed, with emphasis on safety and infection prevention.

Evening shift 3:00–11:30 PM, rotating weekends/holidays. Prior housekeeping in healthcare preferred, HS diploma or equivalent expected. The hospital environment emphasizes accountability, teamwork, and patient-focused service.