Environmental Services Representative - Multiple Openings

Environmental Services Representative

We are currently hiring for multiple positions in this role! By applying to this requisition, you will be considered for current and future openings that match your skills and availability. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity with flexibility and a great company culture, we encourage you to apply today! At Houston Methodist, the Environmental Services (EVS) Representative position maintains environmental and infection control standards within established policies and procedures. This position performs a variety of general cleaning tasks in assigned areas to provide a safe and attractive environment for patients, guests, and staff in accordance with department standards.

High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) preferred

One year of experience preferred

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

Demonstrates the ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system to support the department as appropriate

Multi-task oriented, ability to complete work within designated time frames

Ability to accurately and efficiently perform duties with minimal supervision

Demonstrate efficient and safe use of housekeeping equipment and chemicals

Interacts in a positive, professional manner with patients, family and staff

Actively participates in meetings, huddles and with other team members using positive communication

Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit to achieve optimal results

Responds promptly and positively to requests for assistance with directions and information from patients, staff and visitors

Promptly responds to all assignments to create an environment that is conducive for healing

Performs efficient room cleaning processes ensuring timely patient admissions

Follows department process for room cleaning and discharge inspections, as appropriate, with the goal of meeting or exceeding HCAHPS cleanliness scores

Achieves discharge, daily room cleaning and assigned area turn-around times, as appropriate

During discharge activity, tracks, logs, and notifies appropriate management of safety and repair needs for equipment

Follows policies, procedures, and safety rules. Observes standard infection control precautions and complies with OSHA standards

Communicates and documents any facility or patient related issues to management, as appropriate. Correct minor safety hazards

Appropriately uses and stores chemicals, paper goods, supplies, and equipment utilized during a shift

Manages time effectively and prioritize department daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime

Assumes responsibility for growth and development. Participates in continuing education and in-service programs

Contributes ideas towards improving the efficiency and effectiveness of department processes

Uniform: Yes

Scrubs: Yes

Business professional: No

Other (department approved): Yes

On Call* No

May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No

May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital brings the expertise and latest technology of Houston Methodist to Baytown and surrounding counties. The skilled and compassionate physicians, nurses and staff provide unsurpassed medical care in a close-to-home, state-of-the-art facility. Houston Methodist Baytown is committed to meeting the needs of its growing community through the ongoing facilities master plan expansion project, which includes a new, expanded emergency department, a five-story patient tower, outpatient center, renovated Cancer Center, neonatal intensive care unit and the addition of technologically advanced operating rooms.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.