EVS Aide, Lead

Join PrairieCare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work!

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in psychiatric healthcare? At PrairieCare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to individuals in need. Our comprehensive approach covers the entire spectrum of care, creating a wealth of diverse roles for those who aspire to make a real impact. We believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment. Here, you won't just find a job-you'll discover a fulfilling career path in the mental health field.

If you're eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization and help change lives for the better, we invite you to join our dedicated team at PrairieCare. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve!

Service and clean assigned areas to ensure environmental service standards are met

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Perform EVS processes and frequency of cleaning expectations to follow daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual cleaning schedules
• Clean units including patient rooms, group rooms, offices, and common areas
• Stock supplies and stock clean linens
• Ensure all PrairieCare facilities are clean and well maintained, supplies are adequately stocked, and equipment is in working order
• Manage inventory control for all supplies used within the department and order supplies as needed
• Maintain safety throughout the facility by complying with Joint Commission standards, Infection Control Protocols, and PrairieCare policies
• Serve as a preceptor for new staff
• Ability to respond to emergencies effectively, including, but not limited to, clean up of blood and body fluid spills
• Assist Supervisor with the Environmental Services schedule, assign/delegate projects, provide training on the use of cleaning products and equipment
• After training, able to manage disruptive or explosive patients, with an emphasis on personal safety/protection
• Ability to perform tasks following written directions and safety precautions, and to read and understand Infection Control Precaution signs to perform work within infection control expectations, including the use of personal protection equipment (PPE) when appropriate
• Follow all Company policies and procedures

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Thorough knowledge of Environmental Services procedures, generally gained through prior Environmental Service experience preferred
• Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and CDC safety guidelines as they pertain to maintaining a clean and safe work environment preferred
• Knowledge of various industrial cleaning machines preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Stong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and use supplies in a safe and cost effective manner
• Ability to manage multiple dissimilar projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products preferred

Compensation for this role ranges from $16-21 per hour depending on education and experience.

We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual's pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.

Benefit options include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid time off including sick time
• Voluntary Short term and long-term disability
• 401K with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment

Join Us:

Join us in our mission to provide outstanding support and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we assist. Your contributions can help shape the future of our care services-apply today!

We are excited to hear about your interest in this opportunity! If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact me directly, Ramon Salguero, either via email at ramon.salguero@newporthealthcare.com or by phone at 320-247-7542. If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at careers@newporthealthcare.com.

PrairieCare Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PrairieCare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

PrairieCare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process are encouraged to email accommodations@prairiecare.com for assistance.

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