EVS Aide- Evenings- Part Time

Ochsner Health; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Kenner, LA is seeking an Environmental Services Aide to clean and service guest, patient, public, clinical and administrative areas. The employee maintains a clean and aseptic environment and must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The role requires reading, writing and speaking English to follow instructions, with preferred completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Required – None (Ability to read, write and speak/understand verbal communication in English in order to follow instructions and perform daily tasks)
• Preferred – High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Maintains assigned area in a clean and aseptic manner.
• Maintains environmental closet and equipment in a clean, aseptic and orderly manner.
• Assists with restock of café and bar (where necessary).
• Assists with special cleaning projects and room turnover.
• Follows all current Joint Commission/CMS regulations pertaining to Environment of Care and cleaning requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English language proficiency

Ability to follow directions

Flexible schedule

Attention to cleanliness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dust mop

Wet mop

Bucket and wringer

Dustpan

Spray bottles

Job description

Shift

3:00 pm to 11:30 pm

Job Summary

This job cleans and services areas such as guest, patient, public, clinical and administrative areas. The employee is responsible for maintaining a clean and aseptic environment. To be successful, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education

Required – None (Ability to read, write and speak/understand verbal communication in English in order to follow instructions and perform daily tasks)

Preferred – High school diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

Required – Experience in operating environmental services equipment (including dust mop, wet mop, bucket and wringer, spray bottles, and dustpan)

Preferred – 1 year relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak/understand verbal communication in English in order to follow instructions and perform daily tasks.
• Basic knowledge of housekeeping, cleaning and cleaning equipment/supplies.
• Ability to work flexible schedule when needed.
• Ability to listen and take direction and complete job tasks with minimal supervision.

Job Duties

• Maintains assigned area in a clean and aseptic manner.
• Maintains environmental closet and equipment in a clean, aseptic and orderly manner.
• Assists with restock of café and bar (where necessary).
• Assists with special cleaning projects and room turnover.
• Follows all current Joint Commission/CMS regulations pertaining to Environment of Care and cleaning requirements.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Heavy work – Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Mechanical lifting devices or team lifts should be utilized. Must be able to work with and around chemicals, both acidic and alkaline in nature. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.