EVS Aide Full-Time Nights

Ocean State Job Lot; California (MO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an Environmental Services Worker to maintain a clean, safe hospital environment for patients, staff and visitors. The role emphasizes confidentiality, safety practices and proper use of cleaning equipment.

Applicants should have basic housekeeping skills, experience with vacuum cleaning and familiarity with EVS policies. E-Verify/Right to Work compliance is noted in the job posting.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• Hospital environmental services experience preferred.
• Six months experience in a guest-centric fast-paced environment, customer service, hotel or hospitality experience preferred.
• Basic housekeeping skills with ability to operate a vacuum cleaner.
• Previous experience/training in auto scrubber, burnishes, and buffers.
• Basic windows and mouse skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and preserves the confidentiality of patients and protected health information in accordance with state and federal requirements.
• Ensure a safe patient environment and adherence to safety practices per policy.
• Cleaning assigned work areas with the correct chemicals and equipment.
• Know and follow hospital/EVS policy and procedures at all times.
• Follow safety procedures exactly as outlined in the department’s procedure manual.
• Maintain cleanliness and security of locked medication storage rooms as required.
• Maintain daily reports on project work or room cleaning. Notify Supervisor of problems.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain all equipment in the assigned work area assuring that it is in safe, clean and proper working order.
• Demonstrate knowledge and performance of all skills required on the EVS Schedule.
• Pick up communication tools/equipment by signing in and out at the beginning and ending of each shift. Report any damage to Supervisor.
• Complete other duties as assigned by Director/Supervisor.

Skills

Housekeeping basics

Vacuum operation

Equipment handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Auto scrubber

Burnisher

Buffer

Vacuum cleaner

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

To provide a clean and pleasant environment for patient staff, and visitors at all times. Ensure a bacteriological safe environment in all areas of the hospital. The ability to maintain the resilience of floors in all areas of the hospital.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safeguard and preserves the confidentiality of patients and protected health information in accordance with the state and federal (HIPPA) regulatory requirements, hospital and departmental policies.
• Ensure a safe patient environment and adherence to safety practices per policy.
• Cleaning assigned work areas with the correct chemicals and equipment.
• Know and follow hospital/EVS policy and procedures at atll times.
• Follow safety procedures exactly as outlined in the department’s procedure manual.
• Maintain cleanliness and security of locked medication storage rooms as required.
• Maintain daily reports on project work or room cleaning. Ensure maintenance request forms are completed. Notify Supervisor of problems.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain all equipment in the assigned work area assuring that is in safe, clean and proper working order.
• Demonstrate knowledge and performance of all skills required on the EVS Schedule.
• Pick up communication tools/equipment by signing in and out at the beginning and ending of each shift. Report any damage to Supervisor.
• Complete other duties as assigned by Director/Supervisor.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A. Education

• High school graduate or GED preferred

B. Qualifications/Experience

• Hospital environmental services experience highly preferred.
• Six (6) months experience in a guest-centric fast paced environment, customer service, hotel or hospitality experience preferred.
• Basic housekeeping skills with ability to operate a vacuum cleaner.

C. Special Skills/Knowledge

• Previous experience/training in auto scrubber, burnishes, and buffers.
• Basic windows and mouse skills preferred.

Equal Rights Employer

Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This application is intended for use in evaluating your application for employment.

E-Verify / Right to Work

MLK Community Healthcare

1680 E 120th Street

Los Angeles, CA 90059

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

www.mlkch.org

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