EVS Technician-Seneca Hill Manor, Per Diem

The EVS Technician assists residents by maintaining the cleanliness of the Manor at Seneca Hills, including resident areas and common areas.

• →Cleans and maintains all common areas and private resident areas of the Manor at Seneca Hills.
• →Performs day to day cleaning including (but not limited to): Dust-mopping, mopping, wet-mopping, washing, waxing, polishing, vacuuming, spot cleaning, scrubbing of showers and bathrooms, sanitizing and emptying trash of floors, equipment, walls, ceilings, and windows.
• →Selects cleaning materials and supplies. Prepares solutions to meet the needs of the cleaning tasks; load and transport service cart to work area. Return unused supplies to proper area.
• →Clean assigned areas including (but not limited to): high dust vents, cabinets, furnishings, floors and equipment, walls, ceilings, and inside windows with cleaning solutions per policy.
• →Complete all assignments in a timely manner; work on ongoing projects as assigned; assist others as requested; adapt to changes in the work load as needed.
• →Rearrange furniture and equipment after cleaning the area.
• →Replenish supplies as needed: paper towels, toilet tissue, soap and other as needed: request cleaning supplies and equipment as needed; maintains clean, orderly, stocked utility carts.
• →Collect waste from areas as assigned; sanitize all trash containers.
• →Maintains clean and orderly equipment storage after usage; assures that all equipment is safe and in proper working order, notifies supervisor of any concerns.
• →Ensures proper disposal of hazardous/infectious waste according to company policy.
• →Notifies maintenance of any safety hazards or repairs needed.
• →Maintains considerate, helpful attitude towards resident’s visitors and other staff.
• →Practices infection control principles in cleaning methods and personal hygiene; practices safe use of equipment, chemicals, tools, and utensils.
• →Complies with state and federal safety health regulations. Establishes and maintains constructive working relationships and communication with co-workers, residents, volunteers, and families.
• →Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Neat appearance, good personal hygiene.
• Ability to cost-effectively manage resources and supplies.
• Ability to learn and follow safety policies and procedures.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to easily adapt to changes in job responsibilities.

• Reading, writing and comprehension at a 6th grade level or better.
• Experience or interest in working with older adults.

• Prolonged periods standing and walking and frequently pulling, pushing, and bending.
• Occasionally requires assembling, using and maintaining all departmental equipment.
• Ability to bend or kneel for up to 15 consecutive minutes to perform cleaning tasks.
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. using proper body mechanics and/or available equipment.  
• Ability to work with cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Ability to work 3-3.75 hours standing, walking, moving about without needing to sit down.
• Follows principles of infection control and standard precautions while performing job functions; references MSDS.
• Actively participates in Quality Assurance programs and CQI, in-service programs, cross-training; accepts assignments to other units/shifts as facility needs require; attends all mandatory classes as required; completes unit-specific competencies.
• Participates in policy and procedure revisions as needed; reviews departmental policies and procedures at least annually.
• Complies with DOH requirements for annual health assessments and required immunizations.

Pay Range: $16.49-$19.78/hr

Employee salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.

Oswego Health is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related matters, without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race), creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, citizenship status, ancestry, arrest/conviction record, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, relationship or association with a member of a protected category, or any other legally protected characteristic. Decisions affecting your position including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training