EVS Associate – 16 hr/wk – 3rd Shift 11p-7:30a – South Haven

Bronson Healthcare; South Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 15,600 - 20,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $375

Retention Bonus: $375

Job summary

Bronson Healthcare is hiring an EVS Associate in South Meriden, Connecticut. This part-time role involves maintaining environmental and infection control standards by cleaning patient rooms and public areas.

The ideal candidate will work third shift, ensure compliance with health standards, and provide excellent service to both patients and staff. This position offers a sign-on bonus and is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a difference in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in English at or above the 8th grade level.
• Must exhibit thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit data per HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Cleans patient rooms, surgical areas, and public spaces.
• Restocks supplies and maintains cleanliness standards.
• Operates mechanical floor equipment for cleaning.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Excellent customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Communication skills in English

Job description

Location

BSH Bronson South Haven

Title

EVS Associate – 16 hr/wk – 3rd Shift 11p-7:30a – South Haven

Responsibilities

Under supervision of the environmental services manager, the environmental service technician maintains environmental and infection control standards within established policies and procedures of the health care facility. Assignments include cleaning of patient rooms, occupied and unoccupied, public areas, surgical areas as well as additional areas as assigned, stocking supplies, and cleaning and maintaining equipment. Provides service to both internal and external customers and follows standard practices and procedures that comply with regulatory requirements. Receives working instructions and work is frequently audited for accuracy and compliance with standards of quality. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

• Performs daily general cleaning and maintenance of patient rooms, operating rooms, ancillary areas, and departmental general areas following the system’s ten steps of cleaning as defined in the Environmental Services Department Manual.
• Manages isolation procedures in isolation and contact plus rooms.
• Detail cleans vents, fan fixtures, tops of windows, door frames, wall art, bumpers, furniture and other areas as necessary.
• Cleans public areas; lobbies, waiting rooms, rest rooms, elevators, utility rooms, exam rooms, offices, stairwells, and other areas assigned.
• Collects and replaces all sharps and black pharmacy box containers in patient care areas.
• Documents and maintains records of assigned cleaning tasks.
• Restocks supplies in assigned areas as needed.
• Communicates information and requests as appropriate to the registered nurse and/or patient care assistant.
• Provides exceptional service to patients, staff, families and visitors.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit data per HIPAA regulations.
• Removes trash and soiled linen from assigned areas and transports to disposal area.
• Keeps work areas neat and orderly, cleans equipment and assists with other duties as assigned.
• Operates mechanical floor equipment such as IMops, vacuums, sweepers and other related environmental equipment.
• Cleans equipment and stores in assigned locations.
• Directs visitors as necessary.
• May collect trays from patient rooms.
• Coordinates activities related to cleaning area with department coordinator as needed.
• Attends regular staff meetings and participates in the Bronson Management System by attending huddles and adopting problem solving methods.
• Operates ultraviolet (UV) disinfection equipment (Surfacide UV Robot) – (BBC Only).
• All other duties as assigned which may include the use of the trash compactor and emptying trash and linen chutes.

Physical Demands

Work may include operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time. Involves regularly lifting bulky or moderately heavy weights (up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

• Performs most duties while standing, sitting, and/or walking.
• Lifts and/or pushes supplies and equipment.
• Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching are required to perform many job duties.
• Ability to work while standing on a stepladder at a height of four feet is required.
• Occasional exposure to risk of injury when working with electrical equipment.
• Must be able to walk stairs when necessary. Good balance is required.
• Employee is occasionally required to work in confined spaces and occupied areas.
• Might experience occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.
• Might be called upon to handle emergency or crisis situations.
• Required protective clothing may include gloves, eye protection, face protection, and shoe covers.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently.
• Must be able to communicate (verbally and in writing) in English (at or above the 8th grade level) with departmental staff and internal and external customers.
• Must possess interpersonal skills that represent Bronson in a positive and professional manner.
• Must exhibit excellent customer service skills, thoroughness, and time management skills.
• Must be able to comfortably accept delegation and negotiate task priorities.
• High school diploma or GED is no longer required (effective April 19, 2021).
• (BBC only) Michigan driver's license and insurability may be required.
• Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations per CDC, OSHA, the EPA, Joint Commission, and policies, procedures and standards necessary for the role.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit data per HIPAA regulations.

Specific To BMH Lab, BSH, BLH & BLIRC

• Collect, label, and organize all Biomedical Waste for pick up by the waste hauler.
• Collect, transport, and take all recycling to compactor or common dumpster.
• Transport waste to appropriate compactor or outside dumpster as needed.
• Change privacy curtains where needed.
• Round, inspect and maintain all assigned areas within scope of facility.
• Proper use of and maintenance of all assigned floor care machinery (e.g., auto scrubbers, corded and battery powered vacuums, iMop, burnishers and side by side scrubbers).

Shift

Third Shift

Time Type

Part time

Sign-On Bonus

External Candidates Only: Up to $375.00

Retention Bonus

External Candidates Only: $375.00

Scheduled Weekly Hours

16

Cost Center

1620 Environmental Services (BSH)