EVS Aide

Description

EVS Aide

Environmental Services

EVS Supervisor

N/A

Non-Exempt

Full-time, Part-time, or Per Diem

This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description provides the employee, CEO, Human Resources, applicants and other agencies with a clear understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth.

The facility will make reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

The position does not involve direct patient care for a population of patients ages 18 and older. Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise are not required to serve this population.

The primary responsibility of the EVS Aide is to maintain a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor.

Every effort has been made to keep your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that they are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position of the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.

As a EVS Aide, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

• Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, visitor, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
• Must not pose a direct threat to safety and health of other individuals in the workplace.

• Ensures that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
• Reports all accidents/incidents to supervisor no matter how minor they may be. (
  
  NOTE:
  
  Such occurrences must be reported on the shift in which they occur.)
• Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in patient areas.
• Attends departmental and staff meetings as directed.
• Performs specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.
• Participates and assists in department studies and projects as directed.
• Attends and participates in in-service educational classes, on-the-job training programs, etc., as scheduled or directed.
• Attends and participates in annual facility in-service training programs as schedules (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPPA, Safety, etc.)
• Follows established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
• Wears and/or uses safety equipment and supplies appropriately.
• Ensures that assigned work areas are free of hazardous objects such as protruding mop/broom handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.
• Follows proper techniques when chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning. Refer to manufacturer’s instructions when necessary.
• Follows established policies…