EVS - Housekeeper II

Blanchard Valley Health System; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Blanchard Valley Health System is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services associate to perform daily housekeeping in patient and visitor areas. You will ensure a neat, safe environment by following seven-step cleaning methods and safety standards across BVHS facilities.

Key duties include cleaning, sanitizing, linen handling, waste disposal, and responding to codes as needed. The role emphasizes customer service, accuracy in data entry, and collaboration in trainings and improvements.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English to follow directions.
• Knowledge of simple mathematics for supply usage and reordering.
• Inventory of various counts required.
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivers a clean environment by seven-step cleaning in patient/visitors areas per standards.
• Clean and sanitize floors, equipment and bed frames; perform occasional wall/window cleaning.
• Operate cleaning equipment and report repairs to SRC.
• Handle clean and soiled linens and disposal per procedures.
• Dispose trash and disposable materials following standard procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service with clear communication and professionalism.
• Data entry, basic computer skills, and time management.
• Respond to emergency codes as a first responder.
• Inventory, restock, and replenish supplies as needed.
• Move furniture and equipment safely using proper body mechanics.
• Submit departmental documentation within established time frames.
• Attend trainings and participate in process improvement and service initiatives.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Basic math

Inventory awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

Performs day-to-day housekeeping activities primarily in patient/visitor/employee occupied areas. Assures facility is maintained in neat, clean and safe manner. Complies with federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing this facility, and as may be instructed by the Manager of Environmental Services.

$1,000 Sign On Bonus!

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

Performs day-to-day housekeeping activities primarily in patient/visitor/employee occupied areas. Assures facility is maintained in neat, clean and safe manner. Complies with federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing this facility, and as may be instructed by the Manager of Environmental Services.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Duty 1: Delivers a clean environment by performing the seven step cleaning method throughout the BVHA’s facilities. Areas would include but not limited to: patient rooms / patient care areas, surgical suites, offices, and public / common areas. Does this in compliance with Joint Commission Standards, Federal, State, and Local Regulatory, Infection Control, and EVS policies / procedures.
• Duty 2: Responsible to clean and sanitize floors, medical equipment, and bed frames according to established procedures. May perform special projects as directed (wall washings, hanging cubicle curtains, window washing)
• Duty 3: Operates various mechanized cleaning equipment i.e. Kivac portable J-closet, and commercial vacuum cleaners. Responsible to report any needed repairs immediately to Service Response Center (SRC).
• Duty 4: Handles clean and soiled linens retrieving and disposing of in designated locations.
• Duty 5: Responsible for disposal of trash, waste, and other disposable materials using standard procedures.
• Duty 6: Excellent skills in customer service – ability to listen to customers, clear verbal communication, professionalism, and respect
• Duty 7: Data entry, basic computer skills, and time management
• Duty 8: Responsible to respond to identified emergency codes as a first responder.
• Duty 9: Inventories, restocks, and replenishes supplies as needed.
• Duty 10: Moves furniture, equipment and supplies in a safe and responsible manner utilizing good body mechanics to enhance a safe environment.
• Duty 11: Responsible to turn in departmental documentation (Ex: Daily sheets, Monthly time Sheets, Request for Time Off) within Established Time Frames.
• Duty 12: Attends and Participates where and when requested in educational activities, in-services, performance process improvement, accreditation process and customer service.

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English in order to follow oral and written directions and documents, completions or status of assignments.
• Knowledge of simple mathematics required for determination of supply usage for reordering.
• Inventory of various counts required.
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to operate Environmental Services equipment
• High school graduate or GED equivalent.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires a full range of body motion walking, lifting, bending, climbing, standing/ walking long periods of time. Must be able to work at a fast pace. Must be able to lift, push, pull and move furniture, equipment, supplies and handle infectious/hazardous waste materials in a safe manner. The individual associate must be able to lift fifty pounds and reach work above the shoulders. The individual must have good eye-hand coordination and excellent verbal communication skills to perform daily tasks. The associate must have corrected vision and hearing in the normal range.

This position is classified “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.).