What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Environmental Services Aide (EVS/Houskeeper) position at Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute?
A career at Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute, a new, 61,000-square-foot, 40-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Rehabilitation and Northeast Georgia Health System, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring of people in the Gainesville area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!
Our Benefits
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Expansive benefit package including PTO, 401K match, insurance coverage.
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
- Low nurse-to-patient ratios
- Superior quality patient outcomes
- Supportive leadership and culture
What you will do in this role:
- Cleans patient rooms, restrooms, lounges, offices, corridors, walls and windows daily or as scheduled
- Vacuums, sweeps, mops floors; replaces paper and soap products in restrooms, cleans mirrors, sinks and toilets, etc
- Operates various types of equipment and machinery to include vacuums, hand trucks, and mini-extractors
- Collects and remove trash from buildings each day
- Inspects and evaluates physical condition of the hospital
- Assigns daily tasks to EVS personnel to ensure proper coverage of the hospital
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High School Graduate or equivalent preferred
- Previous experience in acute care setting preferred
- Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience required
- Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and other hospital staff
- Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.
