EVS Aide Per Diem Variable

Ocean State Job Lot; California (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles is seeking an Environmental Services staff member to maintain a clean, safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. You will perform cleaning tasks with the correct chemicals and equipment, while adhering to hospital EVS policies and protecting confidential information.

Ideal candidates have a High school diploma or GED and prior hospital cleaning experience, with basic floor care skills and the ability to operate cleaning equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital environmental services is preferred.
• Six months in guest-centric, fast-paced environments (customer service, hospitality) is preferred.
• Basic housekeeping skills including vacuuming and floor care are required.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and protect patient confidentiality in line with HIPAA and hospital policies.
• Maintain a safe patient environment and adhere to safety practices.
• Clean assigned areas with appropriate chemicals and equipment.
• Follow EVS policies and procedures at all times.
• Maintain secured medication storage areas as required.
• Prepare daily reports on cleaning activities and notify supervisor of issues.
• Ensure equipment is clean, safe, and in good working order.
• Report damages or maintenance concerns to the supervisor.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by Director/Supervisor.

Skills

Guest-focused service

HIPAA knowledge

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaner operation

Auto scrubber

Burnisher

Buffer

Windows skills

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.

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MLK Community Healthcare

1680 E 120th Street

Los Angeles, CA 90059

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Email: [e-mail]

www.mlkch.org

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