EVS Aide

Environmental Services Aide

The Environmental Services Aide will:

• Receives cleaning assignments, supplies, and equipment for work day at the beginning of the shift. Performs a final check and cleans up at the end of the shift.
• Collects supplies from Environmental Services supply room at beginning of the shift.
• Maintains tools and equipment in good conditions. Reports any needed repairs, structural damage, safety hazard or equipment malfunction immediately. Economically uses supplies, materials and equipment
• Proceeds to assigned area to begin daily tasks.
• Observes all safety policies and procedures with regards to wet floor signs, placement of equipment, labeled bottles, etc., at all times.
• Cleans cart and equipment according to standard procedures.
• Performs clean-up 15 minutes before the end of the shift according to standard Environmental Services' procedure.
• Performs daily tasks to maintain a germ-free, clean and orderly area.
• Cleans each area, thoroughly, following standard Environmental Services procedures. Strips, cleans and dresses delivery and C-section rooms quickly and thoroughly after use.
• Uses proper chemicals and equipment as per standard Environmental Services procedures and as observed by the Unit Supervisor.
• Cleans areas according to standards as indicated on daily inspection sheets and weekly Quality Assurance Inspection Forms.
• Washes walls, vents, ceilings, doors, waste receptacles, as needed as indicated by Supervisor's checks.
• Ensures areas are completely cleaned by the end of the shift as noted on the Supervisor's final rounds.
• Cleans all stretchers, stools, utility tables, I.V. poles, overhead lights.
• Cleans and sanitizes laboratories in area.
• Performs daily cleaning of lounges and locker rooms.
• Replaces light bulbs as needed.
• Labor & Delivery and Operating Room Daily Tasks.
• Notifies Central when three (3) delivery carts have been used.
• Removes used suction bottles and replaces with clean bottles, tubings and connectors. Tests suction.
• Resets Oxygen.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of LDR's, C-Section room at all times.
• Transports patients after delivery.
• Fills Hibiclense and Betadine dispensers
• Stocks daily deliveries.
• Stocks warmers with sterile water and saline.
• Performs hard surface floor care/carpet duties as instructed by the Supervisor.
• Follows proper spray and buffing techniques according to standard procedures.
• Follows proper floor stripping and refinishing techniques according to standard procedures.
• Completes projects as scheduled and observed by Supervisory inspection.
• Utilizes proper spotting techniques and use of chemicals.
• Performs daily collection, storage and disposal of various wastes generated within the 4H areas.
• Maintains knowledge of proper handling methods and storage procedures of municipal, chemotherapy, and medical wastes.
• Handles, stores, transports and disposes of wastes according to Environmental Services procedures on a daily basis.
• Takes proper barrier precautions when handling wastes according to Environmental Services' procedure.
• Responds to emergencies which may arise that require the involvement of Environmental Service personnel.
• Responds to fire or disaster calls as assigned by Supervisor or other administrative personnel or fire brigade members.
• Demonstrates an understanding of proper emergency procedure and policies.
• Assists whenever and wherever required.
• Performs other related duties as requested.
• Cleans other areas as requested by Supervisor.
• Completes weekly report on a timely basis and outlines all spray buffs, special cleaning performed, etc.
• Evaluates all completed projects.
• Conducts visual inspections of completed projects as observed by Supervisor.
• Maintains all equipment in proper condition.
• Inspects all equipment on a daily basis to ensure safe conditions and reports needed repair within 30 minutes as observed by Supervisor.
• Tests equipment daily to ensure a high level of cleaning quality.
• Develops technical and operational knowledge and skills.
• Maintains knowledge of all products and chemicals and knows the limits, quantities, purposes and hazard of each product as observed by Supervisor.
• Trains new employees in proper cleaning procedures as assigned.

Requirements:

• Previous cleaning experience is desirable, but not required.
• Ability to utilize common housekeeping equipment, including mechanical equipment, such as brooms, mops, buffers, extractors, vacuum machines, scouring pads, dust rags, etc.
• Good manual dexterity

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials. The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.