KUSCP EVS Housekeeper
Company: Medbridge Development Company
Location: South Pasadena
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Environmental Services Worker/Housekeeper (EVS)
Service Excellence Standards Treat everyone as a guest by making a
good first impression, anticipating needs and displaying service
recovery skills. Demonstrates professionalism and excellence by
looking professional, being accountable for actions and delivering
excellence in our everyday work. Practice teamwork by participating
in decision making and process improvement, communicating
effectively and focusing on the problem/issue, not the person.
Position Summary The EVS Housekeeper is responsible for performing
daily cleaning of the surgery center in order to maintain the
sanitation and good hygiene of all areas including but not limited
to the patient care areas, business office, individual offices,
storage rooms, and other locations of the center as needed
according to standards and policy and procedure of the center.
Maintaining courteous and considerate relations with the staff,
patients, visitors, and other healthcare employees. Completing
special projects throughout the facility as assigned.
Responsibilities: EVS Housekeeper duties will consist of, but are
not limited to: Treats everyone with dignity and respect and
encourages collaborative relationships with colleagues, community
providers, patients and family members. Consistently identifies
ways to improve customer service and feedback while reducing
customer/patient complaints. Regularly attends department meetings
and staff recognition events as appropriate. Actively participates
in department, healthcare and facility committees. Assures timely
compliance with job requirements which may include, annual FIT
Testing, TB, Flu Vaccination, LMS, licensure and certification
renewals. Identifies own educational needs and seeks appropriate
learning experience. Adheres to facility and department attendance
requirements. Disinfect all the equipment. Assist with Cleaning and
turnover of the operating room after the procedure. Keeps work area
clean, organized and clutter free. Ensures department has equipment
and supplies necessary to provide consistent quality and service
delivery. Reports any unsafe situations or safety hazards
immediately. Labels and removes any malfunctioning equipment from
service and notifies management. Participates in Drills.
Demonstrates through practice drills and upon request understanding
of his/her role in the event of an emergency or disaster. Interacts
with patients, families, guests, medical staff, and peers in a
professional and timely manner. Follows the chain of command and
escalates issues or concerns appropriately. Utilizes effective
communication and interpersonal skills to support the total health
care needs of the care team, the patient and assist family members.
Communicates and coordinates patient requirements with ancillary
departments. Answers and routes incoming calls in an appropriate
manner and takes messages when possible. Refrains from all
unprofessional discussions and remains positive at all times.
Respects patient privacy and confidentiality, following all HIPAA
laws. Demonstrates knowledge of basic cleaning and OR terminal
sanitation according to established standards, SDS, and facilities
policies and procedures. Consistently documents cleaning as
required. Performs routine and specialty cleaning as required to
maintain a clean, neat, and sanitary environment. Consistently uses
products in/on the appropriate equipment, area, flooring, etc. to
avoid damage. Demonstrates ability to utilize cleaning products for
each area according to manufacturer's instructions. Adheres to the
appropriate use of scrubs to maintain a neat and clean appearance.
Reports safety hazards as appropriate. Demonstrates a commitment to
safety by transporting trash and hazardous waste according to
standards and guidelines. Participates in maintaining proper
inventory supply levels to complete cleaning as needed.
Demonstrates ability to use cleaning equipment. Alert leadership
when defective items are identified and remove from service.
Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his
or her responsibilities related to general safety, center safety,
and specific job-related hazards. Follows the center exposure
control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens. Assist OR staff
with moving patients. Demonstrates respect and regard for the
dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees
to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
May assist with SPD responsibilities if Surgical Tech certification
is obtained. Annually review clinical infection control standards
and practices for effectiveness. In collaboration with the Safety
Officer evaluate and recommend disinfectants, handwashing agents
and other cleaning products for use at the center. Assist center
leadership in the annual evaluation of the center's cleaning
service. Reviews infection control policies and procedures annually
for relevancy to current standards of practice and nationally
recognized infection control guidelines/standards. Participates in
the Quality Improvement Committee and other Infection Control
committees as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent
Has full command of the English language, both verbal and written.
Previous experience in a cleaning or environmental services role
preferred. Knowledge of infection control principles and practices
preferred. Previous experience in a cleaning or environmental
services role preferred.
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