EVS aide

Yale New Haven Health; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 16,740 - 21,204; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health is seeking staff to perform cleaning functions in assigned areas to help maintain a aseptic hospital environment. Position requires adherence to safety standards and ability to follow department procedures while supporting a patient-centered facility.

The role is entry level, requiring English literacy and a High School Diploma or GED. Training will cover cleaning supplies, sterilization practices, and age-specific care guidelines as outlined by unit policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Entry level position.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following correct procedures.
• Follows safety procedures as pertains to all federal and local safety standards and according to hospital and department procedures.
• Contributes to the efficient communication and cooperation inside and outside the department.
• Uses cleaning supplies according to established procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-appropriate patient care per unit policies.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

To perform cleaning functions in assigned areas to help maintain the hospital in a aseptic condition.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following correct procedures.


• 2.Follows all safety procedures as pertains to all federal and local safety standards and according to hospital and department procedures


• 3.Contributes to the efficient communication and cooperation inside and outside the department.


• 4.Uses all cleaning supplies according to established procedures .


• 5.The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Entry level position

SPECIAL SKILLS

Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Must be able to follow oral instructions. One (1) month

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Normal hospital conditionsStands, walks most of the day. Climbs stairs, turns, kneels, stoops, crouches, reaches. pushes, pulls and handles cleaning equipment and supplies. Lifts and carries light to 20 pounds of equipment and linen.

YNHHS Requisition ID

188596