EVS Lead - Environmental Services - Full Time/Days - #2063924380

Brief Description

Job Objective:

Under the immediate management of the Environmental Services Supervisor, performs duties of routine cleaning of patient and non-patient areas which results in a safe and sterile environment by cleaning and sanitizing equipment, furniture, walls, and floors in a timely and competent manner. Works in positions that are critical to environmental services operations, enforces hospital and department policies and makes schedule changes as needed. Takes charge of the Environmental Services department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for enforcement of department and hospital policies.
• Responsible for working in critical positions during shortages of staff.
• Responsible for ensuring schedules are covered.
• Responsible for restrooms and entrances.
• Responsible for the maintenance of floor care.
• Responsible for cleaning upholstery according to schedule.
• Routinely clean walls and dust vents.
• Cleans and defrost refrigerators weekly.
• Cleans stairwells, as assigned to schedule.
• Cleans elevators and elevator door tracks.
• Operates vacuum cleaner as needed.
• Ensures EVS Aide closet and cart is kept neat and clean at all times.
• Return dirty mops/cleaning cloths to assigned container daily.
• Replace and re-stock supplies.
• Always uses appropriate chemicals for cleaning.
• Uses Universal Precautions at all times.
• Dispose of medical waste according to policy.
• Remove and replace sharps containers.
• Signs in and out for required keys/beepers.
• Monitors Teletracking system.
  
  

Non-Essential Duties:

• Assist in other areas as assigned and within competency ability.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge

• Knowledge acquired working in Environmental Services or similar profession.
  
  

Skills

• Skills acquired working in Environmental Services or similar profession.
• Computer skills to include Microsoft, Bed Control-Linen Services
  
  

Abilities

• Ability to complete successfully all competencies required to perform duties in assigned areas.
• Ability to organize work and establish priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
• Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties.
• Ability to function effectively under stress.
• Ability to adhere to standards of courtesy and conduct.
• Ability to complete tasks in time allotted.
  
  

AVMC Values: All AVMC employees will effectively demonstrate these values:

• Patients Come First – We listen actively and communicate with our patients and families, placing safety as a top priority.
• Accountability & Ownership – We fully complete tasks, are transparent, effectively communicate, and recognize that what we do reflects on us.
• Teamwork – We build trusting relationships, promote a sense of community, and are respectful of everyone. Success is about the whole team.
• Integrity & Honesty – We tell the truth at all times, speak up when something is wrong, and do the right thing when no one is looking.
• Excellence – We take pride in our work, are goal-oriented, and on a never-ending quest for top tier quality.
• Initiative & Innovation – Our can-do attitudes, creativity, and resourcefulness empower us to improve the patient’s experience, solve our own problems, make timely decisions, and look for opportunities to add value.
• Tenderness & Compassion – We have genuine empathy, show kindness, and encourage and advocate for each other.
  
  

Education and Experience:

Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
  
  

Experience

• Preferred experience in Environmental Services or similar profession.
• One (1) year customer service experience
  
  

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

None

AVMC Conduct/Compliance Expectations:

• Ability to adhere with AVMC Attendance and Punctuality Policy.
• Ability to adhere with AVMC Leaves of Absence Policy.
• Ability to adhere with AVMC Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy.
• Ability to adhere to the department dress code.
• Ability to organize work and establish priorities.
• Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties.
• Skill and ability to follow the telephone etiquette/standards.
• Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters.
• Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with co-workers, managers and other hospital staff.
• Ability to adhere to the normal standards of courtesy and conduct as defined under the rules of hospitality at AVMC.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient, hospital and department information.
• Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations.
• Safely and effectively uses all equipment necessary to carry out duties.
• Ability to interpret and function under hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Conforms with required and appropriate accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Conforms with and supports hospital quality assurance and improvement guidelines.
• Ability to participate effectively in department and hospital staff education.
• Display a willingness to work as a team player.
• Ability to give and support the highest level of patient/customer satisfaction at all times.
• Supports and adheres to the values and mission statement established by the AVMC Board of Directors.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Compliance & Integrity Program and its established policies.
• Ability to follow the Code of Conduct.
  
  

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work requires bending, pushing, pulling and lifting.
• Ability to lift 20-50 pounds
  
  

A detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the Employee Health Department.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
  
  

Experience

• Preferred experience in Environmental Services or similar profession.
• One (1) year customer service experience
  
  

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

None