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divh2Basic Purpose Of The Job/h2pResponsible for cleaning and supplying selected areas of the hospital to maintain an aseptic environment and prevent healthcare-associated infection using standard cleaning procedures and chemicals./ph2Reports To/h2pSupervisor - Environmental Services/ph2Job Requirements/h2pSupervisory Responsibilities: NO/ppMinimum Education: High School Diploma/GED/ppDegree: General/ppLicense/Certification Required: None/ppMinimum Work Experience: Related experience preferred/ph2Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities/h2ulliAbility to read and follow instructions./liliMust meet demands of an active position./li/ulh2Duties And Responsibilities/h2ulliUsing appropriate cleaning techniques, chemicals and personal protective equipment, disinfects patient rooms, core areas and/or office, including dusting, replacing trash and linen liners, restocking supplies, and promptly reporting maintenance needs./liliVacuums and damp mops all elevators routinely/liliMaintains work area and equipment in the condition required by department standards/liliResponsibly follows the hospital exposure control plans/liliDemonstrates an understanding and willingness that environmental care is an important part of the delivery of a care and service to East Tennessee Childrens Hospital./liliAttends all required safety training programs and can describe role responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards./liliDemonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment./liliInteracts with people in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner and maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information./liliPresents neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by the position, department, and hospital policy./liliContinuously displays a can do attitude within the department and across departmental lines to contribute to the overall customer service program in place at hospital./liliProvides complete and accurate responses to safety questions./liliCompletes work assignments on time and makes the transition to the next staff member smooth and efficient./liliWillingly accepts any other assignments that may be requested, including flexibility when interrupted before finishing their current work assignment./liliWorks efficiently and proactively informing EVS leadership of obstacles or issues that will impact meeting their work goals promptly./liliUtilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably./li/ulh2Physical Requirements/h2ulliMedium lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 20-50 lbs occasionally, 10-20 lbs frequently and 10 lbs constantly to move objects. Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure to lifting or moving of up to 100 lbs. Frequent bending, walking, sitting, squatting, reaching, and standing are required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required./li/ulpCome work where you can make a difference everyday./p/div