EVS TECH 1 - AOH HOUSEKEEPING

Overview

The Environmental Services Technician level I is responsible for performing daily duties to establish and maintain a safe, hygienic, and aesthetically pleasing care environment. The EVS Tech will have contact with patients, visitors, and clinical and non-clinical staff. Contact may include physical, psychological, educational, and safety-related interactions appropriate to the demographics of patients served in assigned service areas. Responsible for ensuring timely room turns related to patient throughput within the basic principles of environmental hygiene and infection prevention. May be responsible for proper waste handling and disposal, floor care, and operating room terminal cleaning. The environmental services technician contributes to cleaning, disinfection, prevention, and patient experience in accordance with organizational quality standards.

Responsibilities And Expectations

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Maintains a safe working environment; reports unsafe conditions and / or maintenance concerns to Environmental Services Lead, Coordinator or Director
• Uses UV-Disinfecting Robot as assigned or requested
• Uses appropriate cleaning products and techniques for the work being done
• Completes area assignments in a timely manner
• Cleans units, discharge and occupied, according to procedure
• Makes unoccupied beds according to procedure
• Spot washes walls, spot cleans carpet, high dusts areas according to policy / procedure
• Stocks EVS supplies where needed in areas of assignment
• Performs wet mopping techniques, according to established procedures
• Uses wet floor signs appropriately and removes them in a timely manner
• Correctly operates and maintains vacuum cleaners
• Keeps cleaning carts clean, stocked, and ready to use
• Keeps tools / equipment ready for use. Returns them to their proper location after use
• Performs additional area assignments and / or assists co-workers as needed
• Reports work activity on Daily Reports

Depending on where placed when hired, some Tech 1's may also be responsible for the duties listed below :

Educational / Experience Requirements

Minimum Education / Experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Location And Scheduling

Physical Requirements Addendum

O = Occasionally, 0-33% of the work shift or 0-32 repetitions; F = Frequently, 34-66% of the work shift or 32-200+ repetitions; C = Constantly, 67-100% of the work shift or 200+ repetitions; N = Not essential job requirement.

O Sitting

C Standing

C Walking

O Lifting (50 pounds or greater)

O Carrying (50 pounds or greater)

N Climbing with (50 pounds or greater)

O Pushing (50 pounds or greater)

F Stooping / Bending

C Twisting / Turning

O Kneeling / Squatting

O Crawling

C Reaching Up / Reaching Forward

Hazardous Exposure Category

Important Notice

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work performed. It does not contain a comprehensive inventory of all job duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. Aultman reserves the right to revise this job description. Employment with Aultman is at-will, meaning both Aultman and employees have the right to end the employment relationship at any time and for any reason. The at-will nature of this employment cannot be altered by any verbal statement or alleged verbal agreement. It may only be changed by a legally binding written contract covering employment status. Aultman will reasonably accommodate employees or applicants with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to health and safety that cannot be sufficiently mitigated. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation should notify the Human Resource Department and request such an accommodation.

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