EVS Associate III

EVS. Full time. 40 Hours per week. Schedule 7am - 3:30pm. Must work every other weekend plus Holidays. Position: Environmental Services IIl Department: Environmental Services Schedule: Full time. 40 Hours per week. Schedule 7am - 3:30pm. Must work every other weekend plus Holidays. I. Position Function: According to established procedures, cleans and services all areas of facility. Moves furniture, equipment and supplies in and around hospital departments, and performs a variety of environmental services duties to maintain the hospital in a neat, orderly and sanitary condition. Responds to fire or disaster codes as instructed by supervisor or manager. II. Job Relationships: Supervised and/or reportable to the following by job category: Director of Environmental Services Senior Operations Manager or Manager within Environmental Services Department Housekeeping Supervisor Assistant Housekeeping Supervisor Collaborates with the following staff by job category: Nurse Manager Nursing staff in assigned area Unit secretary Maintenance workers III. Authority: Authorized to report any and all violations of hospital procedure and policy. Also retains the authority to remove or report any safety violation without consulting a supervisor. Retains the authority to aid and assist where needed if applicable. IV. A. Responsibilities/Essential Functions: "Provides superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers, and patients as referenced in the Service Excellence Standards." Selects cleaning materials and supplies and prepares chemicals according to procedure. Loads maid's carts and transports to work area. Cleans assigned areas by washing furniture, tile, fixtures, and equipment with germicidal cleaning solutions. Cleans assigned areas by washing high touch areas, such as door knobs, handrails, telephone, wall plates, light switches, light pull cords, housing on monitors, walls, door, ceilings, vents, televisions and windows. Sweeps and mops floor areas, vacuums carpets, spot cleans carpets using appropriate solutions, and arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion after cleaning assigned areas. Requests cleaning supplies and equipment as needed. Operates various types of cleaning equipment both mechanical and electrical. Cleans equipment and notifies manager of equipment needing repair. Reports safety hazards to manager. Cleans carts and equipment and ensures all items are replaced in an orderly manner. May climb ladder to hang cubicle drapes, windows drapes in an orderly manner. May collect waste from all areas of responsibility. May collect hazardous waste as established by policy. Cleans isolation rooms during patient stay and following discharged. Cleans in operating suites using proper cleaning solutions and as prescribed by departmental procedures. Arranges furniture for meetings. May be asked to assist with the delivery of laundry carts to patient areas. The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Duty sheets for each area of responsibility have been established and will be communicated to the employee during the orientation period. B. Responsibilities/Non-Essential Functions: Performs any function that is needed or appropriate. V. Reporting Requirements: Reports to their supervisors any beds that may not be completed during their assigned shift. Will be required to complete discharge sheets. VI. Accountability: Shall be accountable for the quality of cleanliness of their assigned areas, equipment and cart. Shall be accountable for insuring safety and security of work area, patient confidentiality and employee confidentiality. VII. Qualifications: Minimum Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, preferred. Minimum Experience: Some work related experience preferred but willing to train. Minimum skills/abilities: Ability to read, write, and communicate in English. Previous experience preferred. Compensation Range: $18.42- $27.37 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or "apps" job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment. Working at Boston Medical Center is more than a job. It's a chance to make a difference as part of our mission to provide exceptional and equitable care to all. As a nationally-recognized leader in health equity, nursing, initiatives to combat climate change, and many other areas, BMC is dedicated to improving the health of our community in Boston and beyond. BMC's mission to provide exceptional care without exception extends to our employees, and we have been recognized as a top employer and best place to work. A strong sense of teamwork and support for our staff are the bedrock of BMC, as we know that we can only provide exceptional care to patients when our staff are cared for too. Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. 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