EVS Housekeeping Aide - Per Diem*

Carson Valley Health; Gardnerville (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Carson Valley Health is seeking an EVS Housekeeping Aide on a per diem/full-time basis to maintain aseptic hospital environments. The role involves cleaning walls, floors, fixtures, and patient areas, with emphasis on infection control and safety.

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent; CHEST certification preferred within the first year and HWOERT certification. English literacy and ability to work varied shifts are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• CHEST certification preferred within first year of employment.
• HWOERT certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dust furniture, woodwork, equipment and dust mop floors.
• Polish and clean fixtures in utility rooms.
• Wet mops rooms, halls and public areas in a hospital.
• Shampoo rugs and furniture and operate floor cleaning equipment.
• Clean and disinfect all fixtures, floors, and walls of bathrooms.
• Ensure carts and closets are locked and chemicals are stored properly.
• Maintain occupied patient rooms with daily cleaning and restocking supplies.
• Perform terminal cleaning of patient rooms and prepare rooms for new occupants.
• Clean wheelchairs and gurneys and ensure safe operation of equipment.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CHEST (Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician)

HWOERT (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training)

Job description

• SCHEDULE:** Full time
• SALARY:** Will discus with applicant

• POSITION:**EVS Housekeeping Aide - Per Diem*
• SCHEDULE:** Full time
• LOCATION:**Gardnerville, NV
• SALARY:** Will discus with applicant

SUMMARY

Cleans walls, lights, fixtures, and furniture in all assigned areas of the hospital to maintain an aseptic environment and prevent healthcare-associated infection using standard cleaning procedures and chemicals. Cleans, waxes, extracts, and maintains floors, carpeting, and stairwells and assists with heavy cleaning throughout the hospital. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent education.

Certification Preferred

• CHEST (Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician) preferred within first year of employment.
• HWOERT (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training) certificate.
• Previous housekeeping experience preferred.

Minimum Work Experience Required

• Must be available to work various shifts required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language.

Other Preferred

• Clean DMV record.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES**:

• Dust furniture, woodwork, equipment and dust mop floors.
• Polishes and cleans fixtures in utility rooms.
• Wet mops rooms, halls and public areas.
• Shampoos rugs and furniture and operates mechanical floor cleaners, polishers and vacuums.
• Cleans fixtures, tops of windows, doorframes, vents and high areas using a ladder.
• Cleans and disinfects all fixtures, floors, mirrors, windows, doors and walls of bathrooms.
• Ensures that carts and closets are locked.
• Ensures the safe handling, proper use and storage of hospital chemicals.

Departmental Support

• Maintains occupied patient rooms through daily cleaning and restocking of all disposable supplies.
• Performs terminal cleaning of patient rooms and prepares room for new occupant.
• Cleans and disinfects all fixtures, floors, mirrors, windows, doors and walls of patient care bathrooms.
• Cleans wheelchairs and gurneys.

Equipment

• Operates equipment in a safe manner.
• Ensure proper functioning of equipment and follows procedure when equipment malfunctions.