Environmental Services Aide

Job Description

Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 57-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF-accredited for our Stroke Specialty program.

Position Summary: EVS Creates a sanitary, safe environment and enhances the appearance of the facility.

Reports to: Director of Environmental Services

FLSA: Non-exempt

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum Work Experience: Previous clinical housekeeping experience, preferred

Preferred Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work well under pressure.
• Efficient and accurate completion of daily tasks and data entry.

Essential Functions:

• Cleans patient rooms and other assigned areas daily, including collecting and removing trash, changing bed linens and sanitizing all surfaces.
• Follows policies and procedures on patient isolation.
• Stocks paper items and other supplies in patient rooms as necessary or designated
• Maintains cart and equipment in clean, working condition and stores in appropriate storage area when finished with shift.
• Other duties as assigned

Non-Essential Functions:

• Review and comply with Lifepoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.

EEOC Statement: Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.