Bronson Healthcare
EVS Associate - 32 hr/pp - 2nd Shift - BLH in Paw Paw
Bronson Healthcare, Paw Paw, Michigan, United States, 49079
EVS Associate - 32 hr/pp - 2nd Shift - BLH in Paw Paw
Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. Under supervision of the environmental services manager, the environmental service associate maintains environmental and infection control standards within established policies and procedures of the health care facility. Assignments include cleaning of patient rooms, occupied and unoccupied, public areas, surgical areas as well as additional areas as assigned, stocking of supplies, and cleaning and maintaining equipment. Effective April 19, 2021 a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is no longer required for this position. Requirements: Ability to work independently. Must be able to communicate (verbally and in writing) in English (at or above the 8th grade level) with departmental staff and internal and external customers. Must possess interpersonal skills that represent Bronson in a positive and professional manner. Must exhibit excellent customer service skills, thoroughness and time management skills. Must be able to comfortably accept delegation and negotiate task priorities. Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Performs most duties while standing, sitting, and/or walking. Lifts and/or pushes supplies and equipment. Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching, is required to perform many job duties. Performs all cleaning functions involved in daily general cleaning and maintaining of patient rooms, operating rooms and ancillary areas, patient related areas, and departmental general areas following the system’s ten steps of cleaning as defined in the Environmental Services Department Manual. Responsibilities: Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations per CDC, OSHA, the EPA, Joint Commission and policies, procedures and standards necessary for role. Follows all isolation procedures in isolation and contact plus rooms. Cleans public areas; lobbies, waiting rooms, rest rooms, elevators, utility rooms, exam rooms, offices, stairwells, and other areas assigned. Collects and replaces all sharps and black pharmacy box containers in patient care areas. Documents and maintains records of assigned cleaning tasks. Restocking of supplies in assigned areas as needed. Communicates information and requests as appropriate to the registered nurse and/or patient care assistant. Communicate and provide exceptional service to patients, staff, families and visitors. Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit data per HIPPA regulations. Removes trash and soiled linen from assigned areas and transports to disposal area. Keeps work areas neat and orderly, cleans equipment and assists with other duties as assigned. May operate mechanical floor equipment such as IMops, vacuums, sweepers and other related environmental equipment. Cleans equipment and stores in assigned locations. Direct visitors as necessary. May collect trays from patient rooms. Coordinates activities related to cleaning area with department coordinator as needed. Assumes responsibility for own growth and development; attends regular staff meetings. Actively participates and supports the Bronson Management System by attending huddles and adopting the problem solving methods. Operates ultraviolet (UV) disinfection equipment (Surfacide UV Robot). All other duties as assigned which may include the use of the trash compactor, and emptying trash and linen chutes. Work Environment: Occasional exposure to risk of injury when working with electrical equipment. Must be able to walk stairs when necessary. Good balance is required when performing all duties. The employee is occasionally required to work in confined spaces and occupied areas. May experience occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. May be called upon to handle emergency or crisis situations. Required protecting clothing may include gloves, eye protection, face protection, and shoe covers.
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Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. Under supervision of the environmental services manager, the environmental service associate maintains environmental and infection control standards within established policies and procedures of the health care facility. Assignments include cleaning of patient rooms, occupied and unoccupied, public areas, surgical areas as well as additional areas as assigned, stocking of supplies, and cleaning and maintaining equipment. Effective April 19, 2021 a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is no longer required for this position. Requirements: Ability to work independently. Must be able to communicate (verbally and in writing) in English (at or above the 8th grade level) with departmental staff and internal and external customers. Must possess interpersonal skills that represent Bronson in a positive and professional manner. Must exhibit excellent customer service skills, thoroughness and time management skills. Must be able to comfortably accept delegation and negotiate task priorities. Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Performs most duties while standing, sitting, and/or walking. Lifts and/or pushes supplies and equipment. Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching, is required to perform many job duties. Performs all cleaning functions involved in daily general cleaning and maintaining of patient rooms, operating rooms and ancillary areas, patient related areas, and departmental general areas following the system’s ten steps of cleaning as defined in the Environmental Services Department Manual. Responsibilities: Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations per CDC, OSHA, the EPA, Joint Commission and policies, procedures and standards necessary for role. Follows all isolation procedures in isolation and contact plus rooms. Cleans public areas; lobbies, waiting rooms, rest rooms, elevators, utility rooms, exam rooms, offices, stairwells, and other areas assigned. Collects and replaces all sharps and black pharmacy box containers in patient care areas. Documents and maintains records of assigned cleaning tasks. Restocking of supplies in assigned areas as needed. Communicates information and requests as appropriate to the registered nurse and/or patient care assistant. Communicate and provide exceptional service to patients, staff, families and visitors. Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit data per HIPPA regulations. Removes trash and soiled linen from assigned areas and transports to disposal area. Keeps work areas neat and orderly, cleans equipment and assists with other duties as assigned. May operate mechanical floor equipment such as IMops, vacuums, sweepers and other related environmental equipment. Cleans equipment and stores in assigned locations. Direct visitors as necessary. May collect trays from patient rooms. Coordinates activities related to cleaning area with department coordinator as needed. Assumes responsibility for own growth and development; attends regular staff meetings. Actively participates and supports the Bronson Management System by attending huddles and adopting the problem solving methods. Operates ultraviolet (UV) disinfection equipment (Surfacide UV Robot). All other duties as assigned which may include the use of the trash compactor, and emptying trash and linen chutes. Work Environment: Occasional exposure to risk of injury when working with electrical equipment. Must be able to walk stairs when necessary. Good balance is required when performing all duties. The employee is occasionally required to work in confined spaces and occupied areas. May experience occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. May be called upon to handle emergency or crisis situations. Required protecting clothing may include gloves, eye protection, face protection, and shoe covers.
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