Work in Lafayette,LA,USA:EVS Aide-PRN Days/rotating Weekends-OLGMC

Ochsner Health is a renowned healthcare organization with a rich history dating back to 1942. Known for its commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate, Ochsner has built a reputation for excellence in patient care and community service. The organization prides itself on the dedicated team members who contribute to every achievement, award, and record in its journey. At Ochsner, employees play a vital role in making a positive difference in the lives of patients, whether through direct patient care or supporting those who provide medical services. This collective effort fosters a motivating and purpose-driven workplace environment where every role is valued and impactful. This particular opportunity is focused on maintaining a clean and aseptic environment across various settings within the healthcare facility, including guest, patient, public, clinical, and administrative areas. The role requires attention to detail and adherence to strict cleanliness and safety protocols essential in a healthcare context to prevent infections and ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. The position involves using a range of environmental services equipment such as dust mops, wet mops, buckets, wringers, spray bottles, and dustpans. Experience in operating these tools is preferred, reflecting the practical nature of the duties. Flexibility in work schedules and the ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision are important attributes for success in this role. The job demands physical effort, including lifting and moving objects ranging from 10 to 100 pounds, as well as working around chemicals and occasional exposure to bodily fluids, necessitating adherence to safety and compliance regulations. The role also requires knowledge of current Joint Commission and CMS regulations related to environment care and cleaning standards, ensuring all activities meet regulatory requirements. Ochsner Health emphasizes equal opportunity employment and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. This position is critical to upholding the hospital's sanitation standards, supporting patient safety, and contributing to the overall healing environment. Employees in this role are part of a larger effort to maintain a workplace that embodies respect, integrity, and commitment to health innovation and education. The employer also maintains a comprehensive Compliance and Privacy Program, promoting ethical behavior, patient and employee safety, and privacy. Working for Ochsner means joining a diverse workforce dedicated to continuous improvement and compassionate healthcare delivery. This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to contribute meaningfully to healthcare support services with flexibility and a focus on quality and safety. Candidates must be able to read, write, and understand verbal English communication to follow instructions and effectively perform their duties. Preferred candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of relevant experience in environmental services or housekeeping. In summary, this role at Ochsner Health is not only about cleaning and maintenance but about supporting a healthcare institution where every task undertaken contributes to the wellbeing of patients and the community. If you are ready to make a difference in the healthcare field and work in a respectful, inclusive environment, Ochsner Health invites you to apply and discover your future with them. This position is on-site and requires adherence to all physical and environmental demands described, including handling hazardous materials safely and maintaining compliance with all applicable laws and standards.

• Ability to read, write and speak or understand verbal communication in English in order to follow instructions and perform daily tasks
• Experience in operating environmental services equipment including dust mop, wet mop, bucket and wringer, spray bottles, and dustpan
• Must be able to work with and around chemicals, both acidic and alkaline in nature
• Must be able to perform heavy work requiring exertion of 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally
• Must be able to work with exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue
• Must be able to work in areas where occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases is present
• Flexible schedule availability
• No formal education required but ability to read, write and understand English is necessary