EVS Aide II/Full time/Days

Gaylord Hospital, Inc.; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is seeking an EVS Aide II to perform timely cleaning of patient rooms and support cleanliness across departments. Responsibilities include daily floor maintenance, room disinfection, and waste handling to ensure safe, efficient patient care and smooth daily operations.

The role emphasizes strict infection control, proper PPE use, and collaboration with Environmental Services to support discharge and cycle cleanings alongside ancillary area cleaning as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• If operating hospital vehicles, a valid driver’s license is required.
• Housekeeping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning of patient rooms and discharge cleaning to prepare spaces for next patients.
• Maintain floors and surfaces: sweeping, mopping, dusting, and cleaning of walls, windows and fixtures.
• Disinfect and sanitize patient rooms, restrooms, and high-touch surfaces; handle waste according to protocols.
• Follow infection prevention protocols and use PPE to ensure safety for patients and staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is a health system dedicated exclusively to medical rehabilitation. We provide inpatient and outpatient care for people at every point in their journey from illness or injury to the most advanced state of recovery they can achieve. Our Mission: To enhance health, maximize function, and transform lives. Our values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. These values guide us in providing quality patient care and transforming the lives of our patients.

SUMMARY:

The EVS Aide II provides timely cleaning of patient rooms and supports cleanliness across various departments. Performs daily cleaning tasks including discharge cleaning, routine patient room maintenance, cycle cleaning, office cleaning, and cleaning of all ancillary areas to ensure continuous, efficient patient care and smooth daily operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

– include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Facility Cleanliness

• Performs daily floor maintenance (sweeping, vacuuming, extracting, mopping, scrubbing, buffing, and waxing) to prevent slips, falls, and contamination.
• Operates and maintains floor-cleaning equipment (buffers, scrubbers, vacuums) to ensure hospital floors remain safe and sanitized.
• Wash walls, ceiling, and woodwork, windows, door panels, and sills etc.
• Spot clean walls, windows, high and low dusting, doors, stainless steel, etc.
• Dust furniture and equipment.
• Disinfects and sterilizes equipment
• Ensures lobby areas, hallways, waiting rooms, staircases, elevators, and common areas are welcoming and visually clean for visitors and staff.
• Responds promptly to spills, bloodborne pathogens, and hazardous material cleanups.
• Support the Environmental Services Aide I position with discharge and cycle cleanings and patient room disinfection procedures as needed.
• Supports the Environmental Services Aide I position with cleaning of ancillary areas such as, offices, restrooms, nurses station, shower rooms etc. as needed.

Infection Prevention and Control

• Follows strict infection control protocols to prevent the spread of bacteria, viruses, and hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).
• Disinfects and sanitizes patient rooms, restrooms, and high-touch surfaces (e.g., door handles, bed rails, and call buttons).
• Uses hospital-approved disinfectants and proper cleaning techniques to eliminate harmful microorganisms.
• Properly handles soiled linens, biohazardous waste, and bodily fluids to prevent contamination.
• Adheres to hand hygiene and personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols for personal and patient safety.

Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability

• Properly disposes of bulk general waste, biohazardous materials, pharmaceutical waste, and sharps (needles, scalpels, etc.) following OSHA, EPA, and hospital regulations.
• Ensure waste bins are securely closed, labeled correctly, and emptied regularly to minimize hazards.
• Promote eco-friendly waste management by participating in hospital recycling and sustainability initiatives.
• Monitor and report any waste handling issues or environmental risks to the team leader or supervisor.

IT IS ICARE

• Innovation: Embracing creativity and new ideas to improve processes and outcomes.
• Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with others to achieve shared goals and objectives.
• Inclusion: Fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
• Safety: Prioritizing the well-being and security of patients, individuals, and communities.
• Integrity: Acting with honesty and transparency in all interactions and decisions.
• Compassion: Showing empathy and kindness towards others, especially in challenging situations.
• Accountability: Taking responsibility for actions and outcomes, ensuring reliability and trust.
• Respect: Treating others with dignity and consideration, valuing their perspectives and contributions.
• Excellence: Striving for the highest quality in performance and achievements.

Qualifications :

• High school diploma, or general education degree (GED) and one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• If required to operate hospital vehicles, a valid driver’s license is required.
• Housekeeping experience preferred.

Hours:
Full time/Day

EOW/Every other holiday

WE Are An Equal Opportunity Employer

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