Environmental Services Representative - All Shifts Available - FT/PT/PRN Available

Houston Methodist
US - Texas - Houston
January 30, 2025

Overview

This posting covers multiple departments, multiple schedules, multiple shifts, and various managers. Qualified applicants will be interviewed for and considered for positions into units where their skills and interests are determined to be a best match.

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.

Houston Methodist StandardPATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED
Refer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.

HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
- INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
- COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.
- ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
- RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.
- EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.

Practices the Caring and Serving Model

Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards

Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)

Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience.

Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job

Displays cultural humility, diversity, equity and inclusion principles

Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values

ResponsibilitiesPEOPLE 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.

QualificationsEDUCATION

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

License/CertificationLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

KSA/ Supplemental DataKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

Demonstrates the ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system to support the department as appropriate

Multi-task oriented, ability to complete work within designated time frames

Ability to accurately and efficiently perform duties with minimal supervision

Demonstrate efficient and safe use of housekeeping equipment and chemicals

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWORK ATTIRE

Uniform Yes
Scrubs Yes
Business professional No
Other (department approved) Yes

ON-CALL*
• Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

On Call* No

TRAVEL*
• Travel specifications may vary by department*

May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile

Since its founding in 1919, Houston Methodist Hospital has earned worldwide recognition. Houston Methodist Hospital is affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell Universi.

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