Lead EVS Associate - Einstein Main (FT, Nights)

Jefferson Health; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Supplemental insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability (short- and long-term)

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Voluntary benefits and group rates on

Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson 

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, PA, seeks a Lead Environmental Services Associate to oversee housekeeping duties, coordinate team members, and ensure a clean, safe hospital environment. The role requires compliance with PPE guidelines and safety procedures, with duties including troubleshooting and supporting the Environmental Service Associates.

Responsibilities include biohazard disposal per EPA/OSHA, equipment maintenance, and adherence to hand hygiene policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year of housekeeping experience in a healthcare environment preferred but not required.
• Willingness to comply with PPE and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping duties and assist supervisor in coordinating Environmental Service Associates.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and safe environment in assigned areas in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Dispose of biohazards according to EPA and OSHA standards.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment, carts, and supply closets.
• Follow hand hygiene and safety policies at all times.
• Respond to pages/phone calls promptly and assist with room setup or moving of furniture/equipment as requested.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lead Environmental Services Associate

Number of Positions In Requisition 1 Job Details Under the direct supervision of the Environmental Services Supervisor, The Lead Environmental Services Associate performs a variety of housekeeping duties and troubleshoots and triages problems and issues that arise and helps coordinate the activities of the Environmental Service Associates in the performance of their duties. Fills in for and/or assists supervisor to maintain standards of safety, cleanliness and orderliness. Job Description Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Establishes and maintains clean, sanitary, and safe environment in assigned work areas by following departmental policies and procedures (20%) Proper disposal of biohazards according to EPA and OSHA codes and regulations. Handle the disposal of environmental Contaminants such as: batteries, thermometers (mercury), and needles. Keep biohazard food and loading area safe and clean of debris. (20%) Maintains equipment, clean carts, buckets, floor machines, other equipment, and supply closets to give the hospital a professional appearance. (20%) Must comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances. (5%) Follows hospital/departmental policy on hand hygiene. (5%) Completes and maintains all carpet and hard surface flooring in accordance with departmental procedures. (10%) Observes safety precautions when pushing equipment. Reports faulty mechanical, structural or electrical problem in accordance with safety policy creating an environment of safety (5%) Utilizes wet floor signs to prevent slippage by patients, employees, and visitors in accordance with safety policy. Performs duties in compliance with policy and safety practices. (5%) Converses with patients and visitors using scripting to establish dialogue and extend every possible courtesy. Demonstrates high standards of conduct in the work environment to make Jefferson the choice for patients and employees. (5%) Assist with the moving of furniture, equipment, supplies, recycling, and set-ups by request of the supervisor and/or staff. (5%) Respond to pages or phone calls in a timely fashion. Performs other duties as assigned. Education: High School Graduate or equivalent preferred. Experience: 6 months to 1 year of experience in housekeeping or cleaning in a healthcare environment preferred but not required. EVS positions require rotating weekends and holidays.

Work Shift Workday Night (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Albert Einstein Medical Center Primary Location Address 5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Benefits

• medical (including prescription)
• supplemental insurance
• dental
• vision
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

When not working our Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.