Environmental Services Representative

Description

Who We Are

Are you interested in working for an organization whose mission is to enable frail, underserved, and multicultural senior communities to live independently at home and in their communities, for as long as possible?

Fresno Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is dedicated to providing its participants with comprehensive health and social supports that are proven to effectively manage chronic conditions and to reduce the risk for premature institutionalization. PACE staff are leaders in the “aging in place” industry and we have had the honor of serving Fresno, Bakersfield and Orange County seniors and their families/caregivers.

Job Summary

The Environmental Services Representative (EVS) oversees the cleaning and organization of the facilities and offices. The EVS representative will maintain participant and non-participant areas in a clean, safe and sanitary condition, while supporting and displaying the company’s core values on a daily basis. 

Job Specific Duties 

Duties include, but are not limited to:

· Adhere to the company policy on confidentiality as well as adhere to all program policies and procedures.

· Performs cleaning procedures for patient care areas, such as but not limited to, medical equipment, medical furniture, spills of 

  blood and body substances. 

· Ensures all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards

· Notifies supervisor on any damages, deficits and disturbances

· Handles reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience

· Ensures appropriate stocking levels of all consumables and replace when appropriate

· Adheres strictly to rules regarding health and safety and demonstrates awareness of company-related practices

· Understands the principles of Cleaning and Disinfecting environmental surfaces and ensures they are followed

· Understands the levels of disinfection and ensures they are followed.

· Understands and locates the SDS (Safety Data Sheets) in the facility. Understanding of how to read these documents and adhere 

  to their safety guidelines when handling cleaning products. 

· Ensures proper use of cleaning chemicals according to label directions.  

· Available to assist other areas/departments, including the Day Center, when needed.

· Attends and participates in staff meetings, trainings, in-services, projects, and committees as assigned. 

· Adheres to and supports the center’s practices, procedures, and policies including assigned break times and attendance.

· Accepts assigned duties in a cooperative manner; and perform all other related duties as assigned.

· Demonstrates flexibility  in schedule of hours worked.

· May require use of personal vehicle

 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

· Attention to detail

· Reliability

· Listening Skills

· Adaptability

· Planning and Organizing

· Team Work

· Integrity

· Honesty 

Working Conditions and Physical Demands 

The working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Ability to access all areas of the center throughout the workday.

· Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally, 15 pounds frequently, and 7 pounds constantly; required to obtain assistance of 

  another qualified employee when attempting to lift or transfer objects over 25 pounds.

· Requires constant hand grasp and finger dexterity; frequent standing, walking and repetitive leg and arm movements, bending, 

  reaching forward and overhead; squatting and kneeling.

· Work is generally performed in an indoor, well-lighted, well-ventilated, heated, and air-conditioned environment.

Requirements

Experience

· Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population. 

· Minimum of one (1) year experience in Environmental Services preferred. 

Education and Certification

· High School Graduate or completion of a GED program preferred.

· Is medically cleared for communicable diseases and has all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant 

  contact

Core Values

· Respect at the core of our interactions.

· Honesty and Integrity with every endeavor

· Patient – Centered care aligned with participant values, beliefs, and preferences. 

· Encouragement that motivates and empowers others to be the best they can be. 

· Quality Care that is efficient, transformative and innovative. 

Salary : $17 - $18