EVS Aide in Coalinga, California at Coalinga Regional Medical Center

POSITION TITLE: EVS Aide

DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services

EMPLOYEE REPORTS TO: EVS Supervisor

SUPERVISES: N/A

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time, Part-time, or Per Diem

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description provides the employee, CEO, Human Resources, applicants and other agencies with a clear understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. The facility will make reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

POPULATION SERVED

The position does not involve direct patient care for a population of patients ages 18 and

older. Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise are not required to

serve this population.

Purpose (General Description)

The primary responsibility of the EVS Aide is to maintain a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor.

Every effort has been made to keep your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that they are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position of the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.

Delegation of Authority

As a EVS Aide, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility and

accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Personal Specifications

• Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, visitor, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
• Must not pose a direct threat to safety and health of other individuals in the workplace.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
• Reports all accidents/incidents to supervisor no matter how minor they may be. (NOTE: Such occurrences must be reported on the shift in which they occur.)
• Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in patient areas.
• Attends departmental and staff meetings as directed.
• Performs specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.
• Participates and assists in department studies and projects as directed.
• Attends and participates in in-service educational classes, on-the-job training programs, etc., as scheduled or directed.
• Attends and participates in annual facility in-service training programs as schedules (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPPA, Safety, etc.)
• Follows established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
• Wears and/or uses safety equipment and supplies appropriately.
• Ensures that assigned work areas are free of hazardous objects such as protruding mop/broom handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.
• Follows proper techniques when chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning. Refer to manufacturer’s instructions when necessary.
• Follows established policies governing the use of labels and MSDSs.
• Reports all hazardous conditions or equipment to your supervisor.
• Ensures that established infection control and universal precaution practices are maintained when performing housekeeping procedures.
• Participates in appropriate in-service training program prior to performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous chemicals.
• Reports missing or improperly labeled containers of hazardous chemicals to your supervisor.
• Uses appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials and/or hazardous wastes or chemicals.
• Follows established hand washing procedures.
• Disposes of refuse daily in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.
• Follows established policies governing the use/disposal of personal protective equipment and disposal of infectious wastes.
• Coordinates routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing service.
• Ensures that an adequate supply of housekeeping supplies to perform daily tasks in maintained in utility/janitorial closets.
• Ensures that facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.
• Keeps supervisor informed of supply needs.
• Reports burned out lights, exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights, etc., to your supervisor as soon as practical.
• Cleans work/supply carts, equipment, etc., as necessary or directed.
• Ensures that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of shift.
• Performs day-to-day housekeeping functions as assigned.
• Performs specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.
• Cleans/polishes furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc., in patient rooms, recreational areas, etc., daily as instructed.
• Cleans, washes, sanitizes, and/or polishes bathroom fixtures. Ensures that water marks are removed from fixtures.
• Cleans windows/mirrors in patient rooms, recreational areas, bathroom, and entrance/exit ways.
• Cleans floors, to include dry mopping, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting, etc. (NOTE: Ensures that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties.)
• Cleans carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing/disinfecting.
• Cleans walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, etc.
• Removes dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.
• Discards waste/trash into proper containers and relines trash receptacles with plastic liners.
• Cleans vacant rooms as assigned.
• Ensures that work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored at all times, as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, meal times, and at the end of the work day.
• Performs isolation cleaning procedures in accordance with established infection control procedures.
• Discards infectious wastes into appropriate containers.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all patient care information including protected health information. Reports known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
• Knocks before entering room.
• Honors the patient’s personal property and property rights.
• Informs patient when it is necessary to move his/her personal possessions during cleaning procedures.
• Turns in all found articles to the housekeeping staff.

Dress Code

Housekeeping staff will wear appropriate uniforms, shoes and accessories. Personnel

shall be well groomed with fingernails cleaned and short cropped. Jewelry, make-up and

perfume use shall be kept to a minimum.

Customer Service

• Maintain the confidentiality of all patient care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
• Recognizes and demonstrates that the customer is the most important person in the company through delivering high quality services.
• Maintains courtesy, diplomacy and friendliness with internal and external customer groups.
• Ensure that you treat all visitors and patients fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect.
• Knock before entering the patient’s room.
• Report all allegations of patient abuse and/or misappropriate use of patient property.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to cope with the emotional and mental stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, family members and personnel.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this hospital, which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, challenging individuals within the hospital.
• Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such a weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

Working Conditions

• Works throughout the patient care area (i.e., drug rooms, nurses’ station, patient rooms, etc.)
• Moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with patients, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstances.
• Communicates with nursing personnel as well as other department personnel.
• Is willing to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke and other air contaminants.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB, and the AIDS and the Hepatitis B viruses.

DEMANDS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK, EQUIPMENT USAGE, AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

PERCENTAGE OF WORK TIME

• Standing/Walking -67-100%
• Sitting -67-100%
• Twisting -67-100%
• Lifting/Carrying -67-100%
• Pushing/Pulling -67-100%
• Climbing (Ascending/descending) -67-100%
• Bending/Stooping -67-100%
• Using arm muscles frequently or for extended periods -67-100%
• Using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods -67-100%
• Using back muscles frequently or for extended periods -67-100%

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS – Individuals in patient care positions are required to lift a patient with or without assistance.

• 2-10 Pounds -67-100%
• 11-20 Pounds -67-100%
• 21-30 Pounds -67-100%
• 31-40 Pounds -67-100%
• 41-50 Pounds -67-100%
• 51 Pounds or More -67-100%

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Working in hot, cold, wet surroundings -67-100%
• Working outdoors -67-100%
• Working with or near chemicals -67-100%
• Working near radiation sources -67-100%
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases -67-100%
• Working with hazardous waste materials -67-100%
• Utilizing essential upgraded or adaptive equipment as industry standards require -67-100%
• Using hand tools -67-100%
• Potential for cuts and bruises -67-100%

EXCHANGE OF IDEAS

• Ability to express or exchange ideas -67-100%
• Ability to understand communication of others with or without adaptive devices -67-100%
• Ability to perform basic math -67-100%
• Ability to read at a secondary level -67-100%

WORKPLACE BEHAVIORS

I. RESULTS ORIENTATION – Meets current objectives and positions the organization

for future growth. Completes daily tasks and assignments and processes large

volumes of work associated with the operation of the department.

II. SOCIAL SENSITIVITY - Builds positive relationships based on respect for others.

Demonstrates a helpful, positive attitude. Maintains effective communication with

peers, medical staff, patients, visitors, and families.

III. QUALITY OUTCOMES – Meets and exceeds expectations of internal and external

customers. All organizational and departmental standards regarding quality of

performance are met. Demonstrates a strong commitment to confidentiality.

Participates in quality improvement programs as directed.

IV. SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT – Demonstrates an awareness of and adherence

to safety and legal requirements established at the facility with an emphasis on

maintaining a safe environment for all persons working in the facility.

• Accident/Injury Reporting – Reports any accidents, injuries, and unsafe equipment and conditions to supervisor by the end of the shift and reports any pre-existing conditions as identified by the ADA.
• Unsafe Conditions – Immediately reports and corrects, if possible, unsafe conditions or equipment.
• Workplace Standards – Compiles with relevant regulations, standards and policies governing safe workplace environment (OSHA, Accreditation, etc.)
• Safety Techniques – Maintains current knowledge of all aspects of the facility’s safety program by attending safety-related training as mandated upon hire and thereafter as required by facility.
• Modified Work – Accepts modified work assignments after receiving the physician’s release to return to work following an accident/ injury. F. Follows Prescribed/Recommended Treatment – Follows the prescribed/recommended treatment given by treating physician(s) after an accident/injury.

V. EDUCATION – Participates in required in-services and educational programs on an

ongoing basis.

VI. ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY – Follows all facility guidelines outlining

standards of attendance and punctuality. Responsible for reporting to and completing

work at assigned times.

UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS

Universal precautions will be observed in order to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. Under circumstances in which differentiation between body fluid types is difficult or impossible, all body fluids shall be considered potentially infectious materials. All blood or other potentially infectious materials will be considered infectious regardless of the status. The category shown below is designed to communicate the risk of exposure for this particular position.