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.

Personal Specifications

• 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 governing the use of labels and MSDSs.
• Reports all
  hazardous conditions or equipment to your supervisor.
• Ensures that
  established infection control and universal precaution practices are
  maintained when performing housekeeping procedures.
• Participates in
  appropriate in-service training program prior to performing tasks that
  involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous chemicals.
• Reports missing or
  improperly labeled containers of hazardous chemicals to your supervisor.
• Uses appropriate
  personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious
  materials and/or hazardous wastes or chemicals.
• Follows
  established hand washing procedures.
• Disposes of refuse
  daily in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.
• Follows
  established policies governing the use/disposal of personal protective
  equipment and disposal of infectious wastes.
• Coordinates
  routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing service.
• Ensures that an
  adequate supply of housekeeping supplies to perform daily tasks in
  maintained in utility/janitorial closets.
• Ensures that
  facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.
• Keeps supervisor
  informed of supply needs.
• Reports burned out
  lights, exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call
  lights, etc., to your supervisor as soon as practical.
• Cleans work/supply
  carts, equipment, etc., as necessary or directed.
• Ensures that
  equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of shift.
• Performs
  day-to-day housekeeping functions as assigned.
• Performs specific
  tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.
• Cleans/polishes
  furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc., in
  patient rooms, recreational areas, etc., daily as instructed.
• Cleans, washes,
  sanitizes, and/or polishes bathroom fixtures. Ensures that water marks are removed
  from fixtures.
• Cleans
  windows/mirrors in patient rooms, recreational areas, bathroom, and
  entrance/exit ways.
• Cleans floors, to
  include dry mopping, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing,
  disinfecting, etc. (NOTE: Ensures
  that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to
  performing such duties.)
• Cleans carpets, to
  include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing/disinfecting.
• Cleans walls and
  ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, etc.
• Removes dirt,
  dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting
  solutions.
• Discards
  waste/trash into proper containers and relines trash receptacles with
  plastic liners.
• Cleans vacant
  rooms as assigned.
• Ensures that
  work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc.,
  are properly stored at all times, as well as before leaving such areas for
  breaks, meal times, and at the end of the work day.
• Performs isolation
  cleaning procedures in accordance with established infection control
  procedures.
• Discards
  infectious wastes into appropriate containers.
• Maintains the
  confidentiality of all patient care information including protected health
  information. Reports known or
  suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
• Knocks before
  entering room.
• Honors the
  patient’s personal property and property rights.
• Informs patient
  when it is necessary to move his/her personal possessions during cleaning
  procedures.
• Turns in all found
  articles to the housekeeping staff.