EVS Aide Per Diem Variable

MLK Community Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 24,435 - 34,801; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services staff member to ensure cleanliness and safety in all hospital areas. The role includes maintaining a bacteriologically safe environment and adhering to safety practices.

Preferred candidates will have hospital experience, basic housekeeping skills, and familiarity with cleaning equipment. This position requires a high school diploma or GED, along with a commitment to excellent customer service and patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Hospital environmental services experience highly preferred
• Six months experience in a guest-centric, fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Safeguard patient confidentiality and adhere to safety practices
• Clean assigned work areas with correct chemicals and equipment
• Maintain cleanliness of locked medication storage rooms

Skills

Hospital environmental services experience

Basic housekeeping skills

Customer service experience

Ability to operate a vacuum cleaner

Experience with auto scrubbers

Education

High school graduate or GED

Tools

Auto scrubber

Burnisher

Buffer

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.

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Salary Range (Depending on Experience)

$21.50 - $21.50

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Safeguard and preserve 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 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.