EVS Aide I - HS - Prov Environmental Services - Providence

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and services patient and non-patient areas to include common areas and administrative offices with minimal exposure to biohazard waste.
• Assembles necessary cleaning supplies and equipment and replaces in appropriate place.
• Responsible for cleanliness and stock of cleaning cart, control of issued keys, monitoring of issued beepers.
• Responsible for maintaining safe working environment by using proper safety equipment/signage and keeping cleaning chemicals secured.
• Sweeps, damp mops, wet washes, vacuums floors, stairways and halls.
• Empties waste baskets and trash containers.
• Replaces liners.
• Checks and re-empties waste baskets periodically.
• Cleans fixtures, doors, horizontal surfaces, furniture and cabinets of dust and soiling.
• Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms including sinks, tubs, floors and commodes that aide in preventing hospital-acquired infections.
• Washes sinks, hoppers, toilets, showers, and other plumbing fixtures.
• Replenishes disposables such as towels, soap, toilet paper, and seat covers.
• Removes soiled linen bags from hall hampers and places the 40-50 lbs. bags into soiled linen carts.
• Makes vacant beds, cleans and prepares patient room for future patient(s).
• Changes, cleans, re-installs cubicle curtains, shower curtains, and blinds.
• Wears protective clothing in surgery, isolation, labor and delivery or other areas as required.
• Locks and secures doors after completion of work, as needed.
• Uses various chemical disinfectants, based on current infection control procedures.
• Follows instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies.
• Notifies supervisors of any needed repairs or hazards.
• Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families, healthcare team and staff in person and via telephone.
• Communicates via telephone, pager, public address system, and in person.
• Reads and writes in English and follows written and verbal instructions.
• Maintains accurate and complete records including completing appropriate logs and using handheld electronic devices to enter data and information.
• Accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict.
• Cooperates, helps others and improves the performance of the unit.
• Completes all mandatory unit, educational and hospital requirements.
• Utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job
• Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values.
• Adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality.
• Assists with the orientation of new employees
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 1 year experience in health care setting Preferred
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.