EVS Associate- 48 pp /3pm-11:30pm Kalamazoo

20 Bronson Methodist Hospital; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronson Health is hiring an Environmental Services Associate at Kalamazoo, MI, working 3pm–11:30pm. Under supervision, you will maintain hospital cleanliness, support infection control, and ensure high standards for patient areas and public spaces.

This role requires English communication, physical stamina, and strong customer service skills. High school diploma is not mandatory and a valid Michigan driver’s license may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in English (verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate strong time management.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Physical stamina to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Clean patient rooms (occupied and unoccupied), public and clinical areas.
• Stock supplies and maintain equipment as assigned.
• Follow infection control standards and facility policies.
• Provide service to internal and external customers with professional conduct.

Skills

Independent work

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Prioritization

Physical stamina

Education

GED not required

Job description

Love Where You Work! Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. If you're ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

Location: Kalamazoo-601 John St.-Bronson Methodist Hospital South Campus (South Pavilion). Title: EVS Associate- 48 pp /3pm-11:30pm Kalamazoo.

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 of supplies, and cleaning and maintaining equipment.

Provides service to both internal and external customers and follow 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.

Effective April 19, 2021 a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is no longer required for this position. (BBC only) Michigan driver's license and insurability may be required

• 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.
• Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., 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,