Evening Hospital EVS Associate – Clean & Safe Care

Health Partners Plans; New Jersey; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson is seeking an Environmental Services (EVS) Associate to maintain a clean, sanitary hospital environment. You will follow schedules, perform cleaning in assigned areas, help with moves, recycling, and waste removal while adhering to safety and infection-control protocols.

This role requires 6 months to 1 year of healthcare housekeeping experience or willingness to learn. Evening shift supports patient care through reliable, meticulous cleaning and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to follow schedules and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• 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 the 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 personal protective equipment requirements necessary 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 problem in accordance with safety policy creating an environment of safety (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%).
• Converses with patients and visitors using scripting to establish dialogue and extend every possible courtesy. Demonstrates high standards of conduct in the work environment to make Jefferson the choice for patients and employees. (5%).
• Assist with the moving of furniture, equipment, supplies, recycling, and set-ups by request of the supervisor and/or staff. (5%).
• Respond to pages or phone calls in a timely fashion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Jefferson is seeking an Environmental Services (EVS) Associate to maintain a clean, sanitary hospital environment. You will follow schedules, perform cleaning in assigned areas, help with moves, recycling, and waste removal while adhering to safety and infection-control protocols.

This role requires 6 months to 1 year of healthcare housekeeping experience or willingness to learn. Evening shift supports patient care through reliable, meticulous cleaning and teamwork.