EVS Aide Per Diem Variable

MLK Community Healthcare; California; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an Environmental Services team member to keep patient areas clean and safe. You will protect patient information and maintain a hygienic environment across hospital spaces, using proper cleaning techniques and equipment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and prior EVS or housekeeping experience. Basic computer and equipment handling skills are beneficial, with opportunities for growth in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Hospital EVS or housekeeping experience preferred.
• Six months of guest-centric customer service experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of operating auto scrubbers, burnishers, and buffers.
• Basic Windows and mouse skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and protect patient confidentiality and PHI per HIPAA and hospital policy.
• Maintain a safe patient environment and comply with safety practices.
• Clean assigned areas with appropriate chemicals and equipment.
• Follow EVS department policies and procedures at all times.
• Maintain daily reports and submit maintenance requests as needed.
• Ensure equipment is safe, clean, and in working order.

Skills

EVS experience

Guest-focused service

Housekeeping

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Vacuuming

Windows basics

Education

HS 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.

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MLK Community Healthcare

1680 E 120th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90059
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www.mlkch.org

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