Environmental Services Aide - LG Ortho EVS - Full Time - EVENINGs
Ochsner Health, Lafayette, LA, United States
Job Overview
This job cleans and services areas such as guest, patient, public, clinical, and administrative areas. It is responsible for maintaining a clean and aseptic environment. Shift time is 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Education
Required – None (Ability to read, write, and speak/understand verbal communication in English in order to follow instructions and perform daily tasks).
Preferred – High school diploma or equivalent.
Work Experience
Required – Experience in operating environmental services equipment (including dust mop, wet mop, bucket and wringer, spray bottles, and dustpan).
Preferred – One year relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to read, write and speak/understand verbal communication in English in order to follow instructions and perform daily tasks.
Basic knowledge of housekeeping, cleaning and cleaning equipment/supplies.
Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed.
Ability to listen and take direction and complete job tasks with minimal supervision.
Job Duties
Maintains assigned area in a clean and aseptic manner.
Maintains environmental closet and equipment in a clean, aseptic, and orderly manner.
Assists with restock of cafe and bar (where necessary).
Assists with special cleaning projects and room turnover.
Follows all current Joint Commission / CMS regulations pertaining to Environment of Care and cleaning requirements.
Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Heavy work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized. Must be able to work with and around chemicals, both acidic and alkaline in nature, including but not limited to butyl ingredients. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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This job cleans and services areas such as guest, patient, public, clinical, and administrative areas. It is responsible for maintaining a clean and aseptic environment. Shift time is 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Education
Required – None (Ability to read, write, and speak/understand verbal communication in English in order to follow instructions and perform daily tasks).
Preferred – High school diploma or equivalent.
Work Experience
Required – Experience in operating environmental services equipment (including dust mop, wet mop, bucket and wringer, spray bottles, and dustpan).
Preferred – One year relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to read, write and speak/understand verbal communication in English in order to follow instructions and perform daily tasks.
Basic knowledge of housekeeping, cleaning and cleaning equipment/supplies.
Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed.
Ability to listen and take direction and complete job tasks with minimal supervision.
Job Duties
Maintains assigned area in a clean and aseptic manner.
Maintains environmental closet and equipment in a clean, aseptic, and orderly manner.
Assists with restock of cafe and bar (where necessary).
Assists with special cleaning projects and room turnover.
Follows all current Joint Commission / CMS regulations pertaining to Environment of Care and cleaning requirements.
Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Heavy work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized. Must be able to work with and around chemicals, both acidic and alkaline in nature, including but not limited to butyl ingredients. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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