Environmental Services Technician (EVS Tech) - 1st Shift, 7am to 3:30pm (Housekeeping / Janitorial / Custodial Services)

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Our team members thrive in a supportive culture that values collaboration, integrity, and excellence. With opportunities across clinical and non-clinical areas, Augusta Health is a place where your skills make a difference, and your growth is a priority.

• Attends in-services as directed by Environmental Services Supervisor as appropriate for job classification.
  • Meets Augusta Health continuing education requirements
  • Maintains Augusta Health and unit defined competencies as evidenced by annual completion of competency record.
• Attends department staff meetings.
• Promotes harmonious relationships and positive attitudes among the health care team as noted by positive comments and lack of complaints.
• Able to communicate with patients and other staff - verbal, auditory, and in written form using Augusta Health documentation.
• Demonstrates willingness to work in a supervised environment.
• Provides daily housekeeping services in the patient care area
  • Patient care area is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion using 7-step cleaning procedures.
  • Clean lounges, rest rooms, nurses’ stations, offices.
  • Pick up waste, empty garbage containers and remove waste to disposal area. Sanitize waste containers and replace trashcan liners.
  • Replenish soap paper towels and tissue supplies.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the safety of special populations of patients.
  • Tools, equipment, chemicals, supplies are not left unattended in-patient care areas where patients, visitors or employees may be injured by them.
  • Proper caution is exerted to assure tools, equipment, chemicals and supplies are assessable only to those employees whose assigned position and training allow them to do so.
• Maintains equipment and supplies; deficiencies in equipment, furniture, and fixtures are reported in a timely manner to the appropriate person.
• Maintains confidentiality of patients; no breeches of confidentiality. No related complaints voiced on patient satisfaction surveys. No related complaints by fellow care providers of observed incidences.
• Respects dignity of patients.
  • Observed to call patient by proper name.
  • Maintains patient privacy when working with the patient as observed by closing the door/curtain when providing care, providing patient education (as indicated).
• Consistently demonstrates appropriate verbal/nonverbal behavior
• Service and clean patient room upon patient discharge; prepare bed for next patient. Set room up with appropriate patient supplies.
• Assists with Patient Care
  • Reports emergency situations to nursing personnel in a timely manner.
  • Maintains positive interpersonal relations with patients and their families, demonstrating sensitivity to their needs, with minimal complaints expressed on patient satisfaction surveys.
  • Observed to follow universal precautions in providing care and carrying out assigned duties.
• Maintains patient safety; follows Fall Precaution Guidelines when indicated.

• Education: None
• Licensure/Certification: None
• Experience: None
• Driver’s License: N/A
• Eligibility to work in the United States and meet Virginia state employment requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: None
• Experience: Previous healthcare experience
• Prior experience in a hospital, healthcare system, or related service-oriented environment
• Familiarity with Augusta Health’s systems, workflows, or organizational culture is a plus

• Ability to read, write and follow directions.
• Basic computer skills

Augusta Health is an independent, nonprofit, mission-driven health system located in Fishersville, Virginia, in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services, including Augusta Medical Center—a 255-bed facility—and Augusta Medical Group, which operates 40 practice locations and four urgent care centers. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care makes Augusta Health a leading employer and healthcare provider in the region.

Discover more about our history, values, and community impact on our About Us Page.

Augusta Health recruits, hires, and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in accordance with federal and Virginia state employment laws.