EVS Attendant; FLOAT

EVS Attendant (FLOAT)

St. Charles Health System

Pay range: $20.11 - $25.14

• Swing Shift Differential: $2.50/hr
• Night Shift Differential: $5.50/hr
• Weekend Differential: $2.00/hr

Title: Environmental Services Attendant

Reports to: Environmental Services Manager

Department: Environmental Services, St. Charles Health System

Last Reviewed: August 2024

Vision: Creating America’s healthiest community, together

Mission: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

Values: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

Departmental

Summary:

The St. Charles Health System Environmental Services (EVS) is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment throughout the hospital. EVS cleans and disinfects all surfaces. We provide cleaning standards that support a safe environment for patients, families, visitors, and caregivers.

The Environmental Services Attendant maintains the cleanliness of assigned interior areas of the hospital with the highest degree of accuracy and attention to detail to ensure patient and caregiver safety. The position creates a comfortable environment for patients and guests by greeting everyone while protecting privacy and does not directly supervise any other caregivers.

• Inspects assigned areas during shift for cleanliness and takes proper corrective action to ensure sanitation.
• Performs cleaning tasks as described in the task list, following the St. Charles Health System Environmental Services Standards.
• Cleans toilets, basins, showers, bathtubs, walls, furniture, fixtures, doors, stairways, halls, and other related interior furnishings using appropriate supplies and procedures.
• Sweeps, cleans, mops, scrubs, and dusts floors of assigned areas.
• Transports, removes, and disposes of soiled linen, trash, and bio‑medical waste appropriately; removes empty boxes and places them in designated areas.
• Labels and removes infectious waste bags and containers.
• Maintains adequate stock of supplies in assigned areas and transports custodial supplies and equipment to and from storage and work areas.
• Operates, cleans, and maintains equipment, cart, and industrial vacuums; reports concerns to ensure equipment is functional and ready for use.
• Fosters and maintains positive working relationships and a cooperative work environment with patients, guests, and other caregivers.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities as required to improve the environment for St. Charles Health System patients, staff, and visitors.
• Reports needed repairs and/or services to hospital facilities per St. Charles Health System guidelines.
• Performs special cleaning projects as needed; may be assigned to perform various types of floor care.
• Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP‑Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality, complying with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, and acting ethically and appropriately.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Required: N/A

Preferred: High school diploma or GED (equivalent education and experience will be considered)

Required: CHEST certification required within 6 months of hire. Certification coursework will be provided by St. Charles Health System.

Preferred: CHEST certification.

Required: N/A

Preferred: Prior professional janitorial/housekeeping experience.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Hospitals and Health Care