EVS Housekeeping Attendant - Part-time

Pay range: $20.11 - $25.14brbrSwing Shift Differential - $2.50/hrbrNight Shift Differential - $5.50/hrbrWeekend Differential - $2.00/hrp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/ppbST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM/b/ppbJOB DESCRIPTION/b/pdivp/p/divp/ppbTITLE:/b                                       Environmental Services Attendant         /ppbREPORTS TO POSITION:/b         Environmental Services Manager/ppbDEPARTMENT:/b                         Environmental Services, St. Charles Health System/ppbDATE LAST REVIEWED:/b          August 2024/pdivp/p/divp/ppbOUR VISION:                /bCreating America’s healthiest community, together/pp/ppbOUR MISSION:             /bIn the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value/pp/ppbOUR VALUES:              /bAccountability, Caring and Teamwork/pdivp/p/divp/ppbDEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY/b:  The St. Charles Health System Environmental Services (EVS) is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment throughout the hospital. EVS cleans and disinfects all surfaces. We provide cleaning standards that support a safe environment for patients, families, visitors, and caregivers.  /ppi /i/ppbPOSITION OVERVIEW/b: The bEnvironmental Services Attendant /bposition at St. Charles Health System, maintains cleanliness of assigned interior areas of the hospital with the highest degree of accuracy and attention to detail to ensure patient and caregiver safety are maintained.  The Environmental Services Attendant creates a comfortable environment for patients and guests by greeting everyone while protecting privacy.  This position does not directly supervise any other caregivers. /pdivp/p/divp/ppbESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:  /b/pp/ppInspects assigned areas during shift for cleanliness and then makes proper corrections in order to ensure sanitation for assigned areas. Follows guidelines and job standards established by department management and hospital to ensure facility cleanliness and sanitary guidelines are adhered.br / /ppPerforms cleaning tasks as described in the task list. Must always follow the St. Charles Health System Environmental Services Standards for cleaning./pp/ppCleans toilets, basins, showers, bathtubs, walls, furniture, fixtures, doors, stairways, halls and other related interior furnishings by using appropriate cleaning supplies and procedures.br / /ppSweeps, cleans, mops, scrubs and dust floors of assigned areas./pp/ppTransports, removes and disposes of soiled linen, trash and bio-medical waste appropriately. Removes empty boxes and places in appropriate designated areas./pp/ppLabels and removes infectious waste bags and containers.br / /ppMaintains adequate stock of supplies in assigned areas and transports custodial supplies and equipment to and from storage and work areas.br / /ppOperates, cleans and maintains equipment, cart, and industrial vacuums.  Reports concerns to appropriate person(s) to ensure equipment is functional and ready for use./ppbr /Fosters and maintains positive working relationships and cooperative work environment with patients, guests and other caregivers.br /br /Participates in Quality Improvement activities as required to improve the environment for St. Charles Health System patients, staff and visitors./pp/ppReports needed repairs and/or services to hospital facilities per St. Charles Health System guidelines./pp/ppPerforms special cleaning projects, as needed.  May be assigned to perform various types of floor care./pp/ppSupports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects./pp/ppSupports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change./pp/ppProvides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests./pp/ppConducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.  Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings./pp/ppDelivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate. /pp/ppMay perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned./pdivp/p/divp/ppbEDUCATION/b/pp                   /ppbRequired/b: N/A /ppbPreferred/b: High school diploma or GED (equivalent education and experience will be considered)  /pdivp/p/divp/ppbLICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION/b/pp/ppbRequired/b: CHEST certification required within 6 months of hire. Certification coursework will be provided by St. Charles Health System./pdivpbPreferred/b:  CHEST certification./pp/p/divp/ppbEXPERIENCE/b/pp/ppbRequired/b:  N/A/pp/ppbPreferred/b:  Prior professional janitorial/housekeeping experience.           /pdivp/p/divp/ppbPERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT /b/pp/ppMust be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely./pdivp/p/divp/ppbPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:/b/pp/ppContinually (75% or more): Standing and walking, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-10 pounds, grasping/squeezing./pp/ppFrequently (50%): Sitting, bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing stairs, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 11-25 pounds./pp/ppOccasionally (25%): Climbing ladder/step-stool, reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, operation of a motor vehicle, using clear and audible speaking voice and ability to hear normal speech level./pp/ppRarely (10%): Keyboard operation./pp/ppNever (0%):  Ability to hear whispered speech level./ppExposure to Elemental Factors/pp/ppOccasionally (25%): Heat, cold, wet/slippery area, noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surface./pp/ppBlood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category/pp/ppRisk for Exposure to BBP/pp/pp/p.p/pp/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Schedule Weekly Hours:/p32p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Caregiver Type:/pRegularp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Shift:/pVariable (United States of America)p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Is Exempt Position?/pNop style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Job Family:/pATTENDANTp/pp/ppScheduled Days of the Week:/pVariable; includes every other weekend and holidaysp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Shift Start amp; End Time:/p