Housekeeping EVS Associate Evenings

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health's University Medical Center Phoenix seeks a Housekeeping EVS Associate for the Evening shift. You will clean, sanitize, and maintain patient areas, work with environmental services teammates, and support a safe, welcoming hospital environment.

Background checks and drug screens are part of the process; flu vaccination is required. The role is fast-paced and physically demanding, with a 3 PM–11:30 PM schedule and weekend/holiday rotations.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read MSDS and mixing instructions for cleaning chemicals.
• Must pass background check and drug screen; annual flu vaccine required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of cleaning tasks: dusting, mopping, disinfecting, vacuuming, polishing.
• Empties hampers, transports soiled linen, and handles trash and medical waste.
• Restock supplies such as toilet tissue, towels, and hand soap.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and log usage; report repairs as needed.
• Perform special projects like window washing or wall cleaning.
• Assist patients, staff, and visitors with questions and requests.

Skills

Independence

Teamwork

Communication

MSDS reading

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Vacuum cleaners

Chemical safety

Job description

## Housekeeping EVS Associate EveningsApply: BUMC Phoenix (1111 E McDowell Rd): Full time: Posted Today: R4456996**Primary City/State:**Phoenix, Arizona**Department Name:**Environmental Svcs-Hosp**Work Shift:**Evening**Job Category:**Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary# ***$1000 Hire-on Incentive!\\****### *\\*If selected, the recruiter will provide eligibility criteria for the sign-on bonus*You have a place in the health care industry. There’s more to health care than IV bags and trauma rooms. We support all staff members as they find the path that is right for them. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Health. Apply today.Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, has a great opportunity for a Housekeeping EVS Associate. We are looking for hard working individuals who will be responsible for ensuring our facilities appearance is top notch. In this role, you’ll be responsible for cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining the hospital. Our housekeepers are a very important part of our hospital staff. If you want to be part of a great team that makes a difference in the lives of our patients, apply today for this opportunity. Experience in either a hospital setting, or institutional environment is not required.Working in Housekeeping , the environment can be very fast paced and very physical. This would involve a lot of walking and pushing a cleaning cart. You may be assigned to clean the morgue and/or specialty areas such as an Infectious Disease Unit. You will be working with cleaning chemicals to clean up blood and or bodily fluids. You must be prepared for new challenges, have great communication with your team and medical staff. If offered the position, we do conduct a background check and drug screen. This position is very important at Banner Health, you must complete your onboarding in a timely manner or job offer will be rescinded. Also, it is required for all Banner Health employees to receive their annual Flu Vaccine. Questions regarding the exemption process, please ask the recruiter.**Shift Details:****Fulltime | 40 Hours/Week****3PM-11:30PM****Weekend and holiday rotations are required in this role.****Enjoy a flat rate $****1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential when applicable.**University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve MagnetTM recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.POSITION SUMMARY This position performs all cleaning of patient rooms and/or assigned areas. Works as a member of the environmental service team to ensure the safety, health, and high morale of patients, visitors and staff by helping to provide a clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing environment with minimal interference to others. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Performs a variety of assigned cleaning tasks, including dusting, mopping, scrubbing, disinfecting, vacuuming and polishing according to departmental policy and procedures. Must plan the completion of these tasks daily. 2. Empties hampers and transports of soiled linen. Empties trash containers and removes all trash. Empties all medical waste containers, including sharps. 3. Inventories, restocks and replenish supplies such as toilet tissue, paper towels, hand soap, etcetera, located in all assigned areas of the facility. 4. Maintains cleanliness of departmental equipment and notifies appropriate personnel as repairs become necessary. Protects equipment from damage by proper use; properly logs out and in equipment that has been used. 5. May perform special projects such as: windows washing, wall washing, removing heavily soiled items or furnishings. 6. Responds to questions and requests from patients, staff and visitors. Meets or exceeds goals for customer service satisfaction. 7. Under regular supervision, this position has responsibility at an assigned facility/area only. Internal customers include facility staff, physicians, nurses, patients, visitors, supervisors, managers, and executives. External customers include visitors, patients, and employees from other company and non-company facilities.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team without continuous supervision. Must be able to interpret and respond to verbal and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively with others by phone and verbally. Must be able to read and understand material safety data sheets and instructions for mixing and use of cleaning chemicals, and able to fill out chemical identification stickers.Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility, Olive Branch Senior Center or the Whole Health Clinic must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Previous related experience and familiarity with environmental services equipment and cleaning techniques is preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.