Environmental Services Associate Norwalk

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities.

Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary:

Maintains the cleanliness of patient and hospital facilities for the best and safest health care at each hospital. Responsible for cleaning and servicing assigned areas.. Demonstrates the ability to utilize the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to departmental procedure. May be required to assist with the training and onboarding of new EVS associates. Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Environmental Services Department.

Responsibilities:

Performs routine cleaning of assigned areas in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.

Sets up patient rooms & cleans patient rooms after discharge in a timely manner.

Utilize industrial cleaning machinery to perform certain cleaning assignments.

Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure. Ensures all chemicals are diluted to the proper ratio and that all chemicals are properly labeled and locked up when not in use.

Transports trash, biomedical and solid waste to appropriate disposal area.

Distributes linens to patient wings and removes dirty linen (not applicable in all locations).

Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions and isolation precautions. Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and disinfectant according to procedure and cleaning routine to prevent the spread of infection.

Observes and reports the need for repairs to equipment, furniture, building and fixtures.

Performs special projects as assigned by EVS Lead.

Collaborates with management to train new staff on assigned job duties

Ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Skills

Experience:

Educational Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Ability to communicate in English and comprehend basic direction from management and Nursing Staff

Experience

Minimum 1 year experience in environmental services in a healthcare or hospitality setting required.

Other Information:

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational:
Some occupational risk

Physical Effort:
Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment:
Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company:
Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 444

Department:
Environmental Services

Exempt:
No

Salary Range: $17.00 - $28.50 Hourly

“Available benefits include:
Paid Time Off (PTO);
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage;
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts;
Health Savings Account; 401(k) Retirement Plan;
Basic Life and AD&D insurance;
Wellness Programs;
Employee Assistance Program; and Team Member Discounts. Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.”