EVS - OLG Ortho

ochsner; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services team member to clean guest, patient, public, clinical and administrative areas, maintaining a clean and aseptic environment in a healthcare setting. This role requires following Joint Commission and CMS regulations and working a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities include restocking areas as needed, assisting with room turnover, and performing routine cleaning projects.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred; read, write and understand English to follow daily tasks.
• Experience: Experience with environmental services equipment is preferred.
• KSAs: Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with minimal supervision, and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintains assigned areas in a clean and aseptic manner.
• Maintains Environmental closet and equipment in a clean, aseptic and orderly condition.
• Assists with restock of cafe and bar (where necessary).
• Assists with special cleaning projects and room turnover.
• Follows Joint Commission and CMS regulations for Environment of Care and Cleaning requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Reading & writing English

Housekeeping knowledge

Flexible schedule

Active listening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning tools

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. For us, this is more than a job- it's a calling. It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job cleans and services areas such as guest, patient, public, clinical and administrative areas. Responsible for maintaining a clean and aseptic environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

• Required - None (Ability to read, write and speak/understand verbal communication in English in order to follow instructions and perform daily tasks
• Preferred- High school diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

• Required - Experience in operating environmental services equipment (including dust mop, wet mop, bucket and wringer, spray bottles, and dustpan)
• Preferred- 1 year relevant experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak / understand verbal communication in English in order to follow instructions and perform daily tasks.
• Basic knowledge of housekeeping, cleaning and cleaning equipment/supplies.
• Ability to work flexible schedule when needed.
• Ability to listen and take direction and complete job tasks with minimal supervision.

Job Duties

• Maintains assigned area in a clean and aseptic manner.
• Maintains Environmental closet and equipment in a clean, aseptic and orderly manner.
• Assists with restock of cafe and bar (where necessary).
• Assists with special cleaning projects and room turnover.
• Follows all current Joint Commission / CMS regulations pertaining to Environment of Care and Cleaning requirements.
• Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized. Must be able to work with and around chemicals, both acidic and alkaline in nature, including but not limited to butyl ingredients. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and t