Environmental Services Assistant

Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Environmental Services Assistant you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

Colleague recognition program

Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Environmental Services Assistant where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The EVS Team Member works under the direction of EVS Management and performs the following general duties as assigned:

· Provides cleaning services as directed with consideration for Patients, their family and friends

· Demonstrates understanding and respect for the personal dignity and values of all patients and visitors

· Ensures compliance with all required process and procedural steps

· Adheres to Infection Control policies and procedures,

· Maintains a clean and safe patient environment at all times

· Promotes efficient performance of all the EVS required duties.

· Follows all hospital and departmental policies and procedures related to the housekeeping function.

· Reads, understands and follows manufacturers directions, complies with MSDS requirements, and follows Supervisors, Directors or manufacturers representatives additional directions, as appropriate for all chemicals and equipment used, both for personal safety, the safety of others and the protection of objects being cleaned.

· When entering an occupied patient room, observes patient’s rights by announcing himself or herself before entering.

· Consistently demonstrates a positive attitude.

· Fosters team work by offering assistance to others.

· Provides positive welcome to all clients and family members.

· Acknowledges and responds tactfully to all requests.

· Shows consideration in interaction with patients, family and other health care team members by demonstrating therapeutic listening skills and cooperation.

· Communicates and interacts with others in a professional, responsible, cooperative, and positive manner at all times.

· Protects confidentiality of hospital and patient information.

· Protects physical assets used in job, using supplies sparingly and accounting for them accurately, and protecting and maintaining equipment used.

· Follows proper procedures for tagging and turning in found personal property.

· Always posts wet floor sign when wet mopping floors or when liquids or spills are found on floors.

· Is alert to safety hazards and notifies supervisor or Plant Operations as appropriate of any potential hazards found. Documents in writing as necessary.

· Completes assigned duties within shift.

· Notifies supervisor of any duties which, for any reason, could not be completed within shift so that they may be attended to during the next shift.

· Assists in other duties or areas of the department or hospital as requested.

What qualifications you will need:

· Two years’ experience providing environmental services in a healthcare environment preferred.

· Ability to read, write and converse in English required.

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is a 380-bed acute-care hospital. Offering a full range of services. We are home to the most experienced Heart Institute on the Treasure Coast. Lawnwood Hospital provides interventional and therapeutic care, including open-heart surgery. Other hospital services include labor/delivery, pediatrics, orthopedics, oncology, nuclear medicine, adult and pediatric emergency services, and diagnostic services. We also offer inpatient, and outpatient surgical services.

Lawnwood Hospital is a designated Certified Primary Stroke Center. The Physical Rehabilitation Center is CARF accredited. We are a Level II Trauma Center. We are verified by the American College of Surgeons. We offer a freestanding ER in Vero Beach. We provide emergency treatment for adults and children. We also offer the area’s only Level III Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Units. At HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital patients come first – no matter what! We invite you to work in a fast-paced environment while enjoying a vibrant, laid-back quality of life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Environmental Services Assistant opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.