EVS Worker I - Shaktoolik

Norton Sound Health Corporation; Alaska; On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Sound Health Corporation is seeking an EVS Worker I for the Shaktoolik clinic in Nome, AK. The role focuses on cleaning and maintaining aseptic conditions to support patient care and staff health.

You will perform routine cleaning tasks, assist with minor maintenance, report issues promptly, and adhere to infection control policies. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with general and supervisory experience preferred where indicated.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have general and supervisory experience if indicated.

Responsibilities

• Wash and clean surface areas per established procedures (vacuuming, waxing, stripping, etc.).
• Empty trash and dispose of waste following infection-control guidelines.
• Check equipment daily and report malfunctions; submit work requests as needed.
• Check fuel, boiler operation and water systems and report issues to supervisor.
• Remove snow and ice from entrances to provide access to the clinic.

Skills

Patient service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Policy compliance

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Purpose of Position:

Perform cleaning and minor maintenance in assigned clinic to maintain the facility in an aseptic condition as required. This position is key to enhancing patient care and employee health, accordingly all duties should be conducted in accordance with infection control policies and procedures for best practices.

Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.

Essential Functions:

• Wash and clean surface areas assigned according to established specialized cleaning procedures to include waxing, stripping, shampooing, vacuuming, sweeping, damp wiping, etc.
• Empty trash, sort and dispose of contaminated and non-contaminated trash according to established procedures and Infection Control guidelines
• Check equipment prior to the start of each day for any malfunctions, notifying supervisor and filling out a work request as required; clean equipment daily
• Check fuel tank levels, boiler operation and water systems reporting any problems that need to be corrected
• Remove snow and ice from entrances to provide entrance to the clinic
• Report any major maintenance concerns, damamge or needed repairs
• Perform other duties as assigned

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

Required Knowledge:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

Job Specific knowledge is listed below:

• None required

Required Skills and Abilities:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.

Job specific skills and abilities are listed below:

• Aptitude for general repairs preferred

Education

Degree

Program

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience

Amount:

0 year(s)

0 (years)

Type:

Must have both general and supervisory experience if indicated.

Credentials

Non required

Physical Requirements:

• Sit less than half the workday
• Stand and/or walk more than half the workday
• Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach
• Use hands and arm for repetitive motion tasks consistently for more than one hour at a time
• Lift or carry unaided 25 to 50 pounds
• Push or pull using up to moderate force
• See and hear with normal acuity

Working Conditions:

• Work is conducted in a standard clinical environment to include exposure to latex, biohazrd or other harmful substances