About this role
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Works under the general direction of the Housekeeping Supervisor. Performs duties involving extensive cleaning and maintenance of all Hospital areas as assigned.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
- 1. Works under the general direction of the accepts assignments and changes in schedule as necessary.
- 2. Assembles the required cleaning equipment and supplies needed for the assigned work. Prepares cleaning solution, and uses detergents, soap, germicides and other cleaning agents in accordance with established standard practice or instructions. Operates power-buffing equipment. Performs all aspects of floor care. Refinishes hard-surface flooring, shampoos carpeting and extracts carpeting. Operates power wall and ceiling washing equipment. Performs terminal isolation cleaning. Dusts, mops, vacuums, sweeps and performs other general cleaning and housekeeping duties including patient room and discharge cleaning as required. Washes and/or cleans walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, lighting fixtures, lavatories, plumbing fixtures, and patient areas. Trash removal including Municipal solid waste, cardboard, recyclables, and bio hazardous waste disposal.
- 3. Adheres to departmental quality standards
- 4. Cleans assigned areas in accordance with infection control procedures
- 5. Keeps supply stocked at proper levels.
- 6. Moves furniture and meeting room set ups as required
- 7. Reports all unsafe conditions or other questionable matters to supervision. Maintains work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
- 8. Adheres to prescribed safety practices and procedures. Uses proper protection when working with chemicals, waste or infectious materials, i.e., protection, gloves, gowns. Demonstrates proper body mechanics when lifting or moving materials.
- 9. Performs duties with a minimum of interruption to patients, nurses and other personnel in the area. Courteous to all staff and patients. Responds in a timely manner to all requests. Displays good public relation skills when representing department.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED preferred. **Employees employed by YNHH effective 9/12/2012 as a result of the acquisition of the Hospital of St Raphael may meet educational requirements with the applicable combination of education and experience and demonstration of current competences.
EXPERIENCE
Healthcare experience preferred
SPECIAL SKILLS
Knowledge of powered floor equipment, i.e., buffing machines.
PHYSICAL DEMAND
Must be able to pull, push, lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Additional Information
THIS POSITION IS COVERED BY THE TEAMSTERS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
Minimum - $17.00/hr.
Maximum - $26.47/hr.
YNHHS Requisition ID
169907
Other facts
About Yale New Haven Health
Yale New Haven Health is making it easier for people to access the latest medical treatments, advanced research and innovations through our five outstanding hospitals – Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial and Westerly – and our affiliation with the prestigious Yale University and its highly-ranked Yale School of Medicine.
Plus, our patients benefit from access to hundreds of dedicated primary care physicians and specialists in Northeast Medical Group and Yale Medicine. We also have advanced clinical relationships with multiple hospitals and numerous outpatient locations throughout the state so you can get the care you need, when you need it.
As one organization, we’re working together to make health care more patient-focused, more accessible and more cost-effective. Some call it personalized medicine. We call it good care.
For more information, check out the YNHHS Web site: www.ynhhs.org
What you'll do
- The EVS Aide is responsible for extensive cleaning and maintenance of all hospital areas as assigned. This includes operating cleaning equipment, adhering to infection control procedures, and maintaining a clean work environment.
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