Housekeeping Attendant (Full-Time/Day)- Einstein Montgomery Medical Center
Responsibilities
The Environmental Services (EVS) Specialist aids in maintaining a high-quality standard of housekeeping. This includes performing cleaning functions in assigned areas while following assigned schedules and specific methods to provide patients, visitors, and staff with a sanitary, orderly, and safe patient care environment.
EVS Specialists aid in the prevention of cross contamination, controlling bacteria, odor, and sustaining acceptable aseptic conditions.
They may assist with moves, recycling, delivery of supplies, and the removal of trash and biohazard waste. The EVS Specialist may use industrial cleaning equipment.
Primary Responsibilities :
Daily cleaning and supplying of patient rooms, nurses' stations, lounges, laboratories, bathrooms, offices, and / or any other area assigned in accordance with the established procedures of the Environmental Services Department.
Performs major floor cleaning and re finishing.
Essential Functions :
Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules using prescribed methods. Replenishes bathroom supplies.
Performs major cleaning to carpeted and non carpeted floors. Reports problems such as broken windows, hand rails, etc. to Group Leader and / or Supervisor.
Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the Hospital.
Qualifications
Educational / Training Requirements :
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D).
Should be familiar with, if not proficient in, the correct use of chemicals, supplies, tools, and equipment assigned. Prefer general knowledge of and background in infection control practices in a health care facility.
Conditions of Employment
Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson’s clinical entities or at the University.
If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.
Closing Statement
Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley.
Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.
Jefferson’s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.
- OUR MISSION : We improve lives.
- OUR VISION : Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
- OUR VALUES : Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing
As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.