Evs Aide

Per-Diem All Shifts APPROXIMATE PAY RANGE: $27.68 - $34.03 Under general supervision cleans all areas as assigned by performing the duties listed below, to keep the environment aseptically clean, orderly, and safe. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Customer Service Standards Is courteous and displays a positive attitude while communicating with others Maintains confidentiality regarding information pertaining to patients, employees Handles difficult situations in a discreet and professional manner Promotes good public relations with patients, staff and visitors Customer satisfaction surveys and patient interviews reflect positive customer service Essential Duties Properly disposes of soiled linens using standard precautions, and re-lines the hamper Removes trash and re-lines containers properly utilizing standard precautions Properly disposes of the medical waste following the medical waste management plan Delivers linens to assigned areas, with all strings removed from the linens Cleans all trash cans in soiled utility rooms and outside entrances according to policy Properly disposes of confidential papers and picks up on schedule Keeps trash compactor area clean and organized at all times Completes hard floor care thoroughly and documents properly Completes carpet care according to proper procedure and documents accordingly Cleans baseboards, corners, and edges with no dust build-up Area assignment sheets are completed daily and all duties are completed Assists other team members after floor care is completed to ensure the entire area is clean prior to leaving Cleans equipment at the end of the shift and returns to the designated area Secures gated areas at all times AREA-SPECIFIC STANDARDS Patient Area In addition to Essential Duties; Sweeps and mops floors Cleans, disinfects sinks, mirrors, and water fountains Replenishes deodorizes, toilet tissue, paper towels, soap, etc. daily as needed Performs isolation cleaning as assigned Performs Transfer/Discharge cleaning as assigned Polishes furniture, doors, chrome, stainless steel, etc. Moves furniture such as beds, chairs, tables, etc. on wheels Carries out duties utilizing appropriate safety and security practices Makes productive use of time, equipment, and supplies Maintains assigned equipment in a clean, operable condition Mixes, uses, and disposes of chemicals according to the directions Reports items in need of repair to Lead Person/Supervisor Spot cleans walls as needed in assigned areas Cleans patient refrigerators and ice machines OR Area In addition to Essential Duties; At 1500 hours check each OR suite for cleanliness, correct furniture and placement, LPH solution availability Check supplies of mopheads, rags, and resupply as needed Take specimens (If any) to LabCheck OR warmer for NS blankets and restock as needed Mop all hallways, female and male lounges, scrub sink area, workroom, decent area, and Cysto storage room. Clean sinks, hopper, and counters in Acute Recovery Room Clean sinks and toilets in nurse's and doctor's lounges Terminate at least one surgery suite and all equipment each evening. This means everything must be moved and cleaned under, the OR table taken apart and thoroughly cleaned and high dusting done Check shelves above for cleanliness and cleanse if necessary, restock masks and brushes as needed, refill scrub solutions as needed Restock male dressing room with hats and shoe covers as needed Assist with positioning and moving of patients, when needed Replenish all supplies Mop Acute Recovery Room and anesthesia office as needed Clean face plates of all vents in OR suite with a dust mop, dust all vents and light fixtures Trash and Linen Area -In addition to Essential Duties; Replace all trash receptacles that are more than full unless the liner is torn, soiled with wet refuse, or contaminated with possible infectious waste -If less than full take the receptacle to the cleaning cart and empty its contents into the large trash collection bag. NOTE: this is not to be done in Isolation Rooms of Critical Care areas (SICU, CCU, ER, etc) All trash receptacles are to be observed at the time they are emptied and washed with a germicidal solution if soiled -After the trash is collected and placed in large liners, it is to be placed in the appropriate waste containers -Under no circumstances is trash to be placed in corridors Trash will be transported from the soiled hold rooms, in the appropriate carts, to their designated areas for disposal Offices In addition to Essential Duties; -Clean medicine cabinet mirrors, soap dispenser, sink (including pipes under the sink) -Damp wipe and dry all chrome fixtures -Clean toilets inside and outside -Be sure soap and paper dispensers are cleaned and filled Empty trash receptacles, wash inside and outside, then reline with plastic liners -Sot clean glass doors and windows -Clean all food service areas, sinks, ice machines, microwave ovens, refrigerators -Clean utility rooms including sinks Other Duties -Use caution