Environmental Services Representative PT-Scurlock

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Houston is seeking an Environmental Services (EVS) Representative to maintain cleanliness and infection control standards. Responsibilities include performing cleaning tasks and responding to requests for assistance, contributing to a safe and attractive environment for patients and staff. Applicants are preferred to have a high school diploma and one year of experience in a similar role.

Qualifications

• Preferred one year of experience in a similar role.
• Willingness to participate in continuing education and in-service programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain environmental and infection control standards.
• Perform general cleaning tasks in assigned areas.
• Respond promptly to requests for assistance.

Skills

Positive interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

At Houston Methodist, the Environmental Services (EVS) Representative position maintains environmental and infection control standards within established policies and procedures. This position performs a variety of general cleaning tasks in assigned areas to provide a safe and attractive environment for patients, guests, and staff in accordance with department standards.

People Essential Functions

• Interacts in a positive, professional manner with patients, family and staff.
• Actively participates in meetings, huddles and with other team members using positive communication.
• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit to achieve optimal results.

Service Essential Functions

• Responds promptly and positively to requests for assistance with directions and information from patients, staff and visitors.
• Promptly responds to all assignments to create an environment that is conducive for healing.
• Performs efficient room cleaning processes ensuring timely patient admissions.

Quality/Safety Essential Functions

• Follows department process for room cleaning and discharge inspections, as appropriate, with the goal of meeting or exceeding HCAHPS cleanliness scores.
• Achieves discharge, daily room cleaning and assigned area turn-around times, as appropriate.
• During discharge activity, tracks, logs, and notifies appropriate management of safety and repair needs for equipment.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety rules. Observes standard infection control precautions and complies with OSHA standards.
• Communicates and documents any facility or patient related issues to management, as appropriate. Correct minor safety hazards.

Finance Essential Functions

• Appropriately uses and stores chemicals, paper goods, supplies, and equipment utilized during a shift.
• Manages time effectively and prioritize department daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime.

Growth/Innovation Essential Functions

• Assumes responsibility for growth and development. Participates in continuing education and in-service programs.
• Contributes ideas towards improving the efficiency and effectiveness of department processes.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) preferred

Work Experience

• One year of experience preferred