Evs Aide - Lancaster, United States - ANTELOPE VALLEY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT

ANTELOPE VALLEY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT

Verified Company

Lancaster, United States

3 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Job Objective:

Under the immediate supervision of Environmental Services Supervisor and Director, performs work with a high degree of accuracy and skill in the cleaning of assigned area, which results in a clean, safe and sterile environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

A. General Cleaning (As Assigned)

Always uses appropriate chemicals for cleaning
Always uses appropriate safely equipment
Always wears appropriate uniform
Clean Assigned Area
Performs Discharge cleaning of Patient rooms by answering page from Supervisor
Responsible for maintaining the hospitals Indoor Plants on all floor
Responsible for vacuuming of other carpeted areas on the unit
Routinely shines all stainless steel surfaces
Routinely washes walls and dust vents insuring that walls are not streaked and kept free or blood, stains, and dust
Performs other cleaning tasks as assigned

B. General Duties (As Assigned)

Ensures ES Aide cart/closet is kept neat and clean
Keeps record of supplies sent outside areas and turns into Supervisor
Keeps record of supplies used in Medical Office Building
Operates Hospital Vehicle
Removes and replaces Sharps container to appropriate area
Report equipment in need of repair to Supervisor
Responsible for operating the Box Bailer unit according to procedure
Routinely checks all supplies; paper towels, toilet tissue, soap; stocks as needed
Signs in/out daily for required keys/beeper an ensures keys/beeper is returned at end of shift
Takes dirty mops/cleaning cloths to department at end of shift
Uses universal precautions at all times by wearing gloves, goggles, and washing hands frequently
Wears appropriate Surgery uniform
13.Wears appropriate uniform in Central Processing dept

C. Medical Waste / Trash (As Assigned)

Disposes of medical waste properly
Ensures medical waste, trash, and soiled linen is removed often
Ensures when transporting trash and medical waste that the carts have a tight fitting lid
Makes rounds to patient and department areas to remove trash
Remove recyclable items and takes to appropriate collection area
Responsible for obtaining medical waste tracking documents
Transports chemotherapy or radioactive waste
Transports soiled linen

D. Auto Clave (As Assigned)
1, Conducts biological tests of the San-I-Pak sterilization process

Informs Supervisor immediately if autoclave unit is not functioning properly
Monitors the temperature of the autoclave unit
Responsible for changing autoclave temperature control graph
Responsible for operating SanlPak autoclave according to procedure

Non-Essential Duties:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge

Knowledge of medical precautions to handle medical waste
Knowledge of equipment and supplies used in cleaning healthcare facilities

Skills

Effective written and verbal Communication skills

Abilities

Ability to accurately track supplies
Ability to read and understand cleaning instructions and information.
Ability to use cleaning equipment
Ability to use personal protective equipment

Core Competencies:
All AVH employees will effectively demonstrate these behaviors:
Accountability

Action Oriented

Customer Focused

Compassion

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Ethics & Values

Integrity & Trust

Education,
and Experience:

Education

High School Diploma or GED Preferred

Experience

None

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

None

AVH Conduct/Compliance Expectations:

Ability to adhere with AVH Leaves of Absence Policy
Ability to adhere with AVH Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
Ability to adhere with AVH Recording of Hours Worked 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
Conforms to AVH Standards of Excellence
Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters
Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with coworkers, managers and other hospital staff
Ability to adhere to the normal standards of courtesy and conduct as defined under the rules of hospitality at AVH
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 Joint Commission 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 a