EVS Associate

Hartford HealthCare; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Backus Hospital in Norwich, CT, is seeking a Housekeeping/Environmental Services team member under direct supervision to maintain a clean and sanitary environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Responsibilities include cleaning, sanitizing, waste handling in accordance with department standards and safety regulations, transporting items as needed, and performing related duties to support a high-quality healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes environment to provide a clean and safe environment.
• Collects, transports and disposes of municipal, recycled and regulated medical waste following regulations.
• Transports, moves and delivers furniture, equipment and other hospital items as needed using carts and dollies.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

Shift Detail: every other weekend every other holiday assist with all shifts

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Since 1893 Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

Job Summary

Under direct supervision of the Housekeeping/Environmental Services manager, performs work of ordinary difficulty and assumes responsibilities in the area of Housekeeping/Environmental Services. General cleaning and routine related activities in assigned areas according to the department standards, policies and procedures. Maintains a clean and sanitary environment for patients, visitors and hospital personnel.

Job Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes environment by completing daily, cycle, periodic, and project cleaning using appropriate equipment, chemicals and supplies, to provide a clean and safe environment.
• Collects, transports and disposes of municipal, recycled and regulated medical waste. As required, segregates and packages waste to comply with all local, state and federal regulations regarding waste management.
• Transports, moves and delivers furniture, equipment and other hospital related items as needed, using carts, hand trucks and dollies, in a safe manner.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Education: None
• Experience: None
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: N/A
• Language Skills: Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English. Must be able to communicate effectively

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.