EVS Aide (Ancillary)

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This position supports Kaiser Permanente's code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws

and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures.

Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.



DEPARTMENT: EVS



SCHEDULE: Full-time, regular; Monday through Friday; SHIFT: Eve; 40hrs; 4:00am-12:30pm



EDUCATION: N/A



POSITION SUMMARY:



Under direct supervision, cleans and maintains an assigned area, and performs a variety of

environmental services duties in and around the medical center in order to maintain a neat, orderly,

sanitary, and safe environment.



QUALIFICATIONS:



Six months experience preferred. Moderate to heavy lifting ability required; ability to operate all

types of floor machinery and other housekeeping related equipment. Ability to lift 50 lbs., carry

items of 25 lbs., pushes carts up to 200 lbs. Ability to perform frequent pulling, pushing, bending,

stooping, kneeling, twisting and reaching. Job requires extensive standing and walking. Ability to

understand and communicate effectively. Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership

environment.



REQUIRED SKILLS TESTING: N/A



DUTIES:



Operates and utilizes equipment needed to include cleaner, wet mop unit, dust pan, dust mop, back

vacuum, automatic floor scrubber, shampoo machine, high speed buffer, carpet extractor, wet/dry

vacuum, floor buffer, wall washer and utility cart. Operates and utilizes sanipac, compactor and

bailer. Utilizing standard cleaning products, cleans patient areas to include restrooms, discharge

beds, woodwork, horizontal surfaces, TVs cabinets, furniture, glass, walls, floors, all affixed

items, replenish dispensers, remove soiled linen and trash. Utilizing standard cleaning products,

cleans auxiliary areas to include medication room, nursing station, tub room, soiled utility rooms,

storage areas, staff lounge, quiet rooms, offices, exam rooms, treatment rooms, waiting rooms,

lobbies, elevators, water fountain, ice machines, telephones, all horizontal surfaces and high

dusting. Replenishes supplies such as: paper-towels, toilet paper, soap, plastic liners, paper cups

and seat covers. Reports unsafe conditions such as defective or damaged equipment. Assures sharp

objects are in proper containers, follows safety rules established by the department and uses proper

body mechanics such a lifting techniques. Perform other related duties as necessary. Supervisory

Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Compliance Accountability:

Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP's code of conduct) by

maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and

integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and

regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures. Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes

information skillfully; develops alternative solutions. Customer Service - In all interactions with

patients, members, physicians, staff and visitors, demonstrates service-oriented behaviors that

include culturally sensitive good manners, respect, and polite communications. Demonstrates openness

to creative and innovative approaches to providing service. Interpersonal Skills - Maintains

confidentiality; treats co-workers, patients, and facility visitors with respect.



Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification to ensure that instructions and requests are

fully understood. Written Communication - Reads and interprets written information. Teamwork -

Contributes to building a positive team spirit; balances team and individual responsibilities.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met

by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the incumbent is regularly required to stand;

walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The

incumbent is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The

incumbent must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50

pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by

this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work

Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an

incumbent encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations

may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While

performing the duties of this Job, the incumbent is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.

Frequent exposure to inpatients and outpatients who may be experiencing a wide range of acute and

chronic medical conditions and to toxic and hazardous cleaning products and other substances. The

noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.