EVS Aide Per Diem Variable

Ocean State Job Lot; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean State Job Lot is hiring for a cleaning position at MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles. The role involves maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients and staff while ensuring adherence to all safety procedures.

Ideal candidates should have previous experience in hospital cleaning or similar fast-paced environments. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. The position includes responsibilities around confidentiality, safety, and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in hospital environmental services is highly preferred.
• Basic skills to operate cleaning equipment like vacuums.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in assigned areas ensuring safety and cleanliness.
• Safeguard patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA standards.
• Complete maintenance request forms and report issues to the Supervisor.

Skills

Hospital environmental services experience

Basic housekeeping skills

Customer service skills

Education

High school graduate or GED

Tools

Auto scrubber

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 preserve the confidentiality of patients and protected health information in accordance with the state and federal (HIPAA) 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 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. Ensure maintenance request forms are completed. 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.

Position Requirements

Education

• High school graduate or GED preferred

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.

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
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
www.mlkch.org