Inpatient Environmental Services Aide

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston is seeking an EVS Associate - In Patient to perform daily cleaning tasks in patient areas, offices, public and other non-patient spaces, including discharge cleaning and various unit-based duties.

You will work as part of the healthcare team, communicating respectfully with patients, families and staff, and supporting operations in NICU, ICU, PACU, and inpatient units as assigned. This role emphasizes hygiene, safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Some High School required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers.

Responsibilities

• Performs multiple step cleaning procedure, daily cleaning, discharge cleaning, discharge bed making, O.R. cleaning, between case cleaning, upholstery, wall, and glass care.
• Continues work from previous shift, reports all incomplete assignments and maintenance issues.
• Performs dry mopping, wet mopping of common areas using appropriate equipment including a floor care machine.
• Performs floor and carpet care techniques, such as carpet bonneting and extracting.
• Responds to stat orders such as discharges, spills, floods, and all hospital-wide emergency drills.
• Cleans up all organic body waste (i.e. blood, feces, sputum, and urine).
• Cleans patient equipment including: IV poles, commodes, monitors and cables, specialty equipment, stretchers, wheel chairs, and cardiac chairs.
• Assists in moves, special set-ups and any other occasion as needed
• Collects solid and contaminated waste. Seals boxes used for contaminated waste in the area where the waste is generated.
• Delivers boxes after sealing to the designated areas and delivers it to the compactor area.
• Uses department procedures in preparation and selection of cleaning solutions.
• Reports low supply of inventory to supervisor and/or team leader.
• Signs equipment in and out of designated storage areas.
• Keeps housekeeping cart clean, stocked and orderly.
• Reports any malfunctioning equipment to supervisor and/or team leader.
• Delivers soiled mops, cleaning cloths, and linen to designated area.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston is seeking an EVS Associate - In Patient to perform daily cleaning tasks in patient areas, offices, public and other non-patient spaces, including discharge cleaning and various unit-based duties.

You will work as part of the healthcare team, communicating respectfully with patients, families and staff, and supporting operations in NICU, ICU, PACU, and inpatient units as assigned. This role emphasizes hygiene, safety and teamwork.