Hospital EVS Aide — Clean, Safe Patient Spaces

MLK Community Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an Environmental Services staff member to maintain a clean, safe hospital environment for patients, staff and visitors. The role emphasizes protecting patient privacy and following HIPAA-related policies while caring for all areas of the hospital.

You will perform cleaning duties, operate housekeeping equipment, and follow EVS procedures. Strong customer-service experience and basic computer/window skills are helpful for daily reporting and

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• Hospital environmental services experience preferred.
• Six (6) months experience in a guest-centric fast paced environment, customer service, hotel or hospitality experience preferred.
• Basic housekeeping skills with ability to operate a vacuum cleaner.
• Previous experience/training in auto scrubber, burnishes, and buffers.
• Basic windows and mouse skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and preserves the confidentiality of patients and protected health information in accordance with the state and federal (HIPPA) regulatory requirements, hospital and departmental policies.
• Ensure a safe patient environment and adherence to safety practices per policy.
• Cleaning assigned work areas with the correct chemicals and equipment.
• Know and follow hospital/EVS policy and procedures at all times.
• Follow safety procedures exactly as outlined in the department’s procedure manual.
• Maintain cleanliness and security of locked medication storage rooms as required.
• Maintain daily reports on project work or room cleaning. Ensure maintenance request forms are completed. Notify Supervisor of problems.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain all equipment in the assigned work area assuring that is in safe, clean and proper working order.
• Demonstrate knowledge and performance of all skills required on the EVS Schedule.
• Pick up communication tools/equipment by signing in and out at the beginning and ending of each shift. Report any damage to Supervisor.
• Complete other duties as assigned by Director/Supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Guest-centric environment

Basic housekeeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Auto scrubber

Burnisher

Buffer

Vacuum cleaner

Job description

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an Environmental Services staff member to maintain a clean, safe hospital environment for patients, staff and visitors. The role emphasizes protecting patient privacy and following HIPAA-related policies while caring for all areas of the hospital.

You will perform cleaning duties, operate housekeeping equipment, and follow EVS procedures. Strong customer-service experience and basic computer/window skills are helpful for daily reporting and