Enter the world of our housekeeping team at Intermountain Healthcare. Environmental services plays an important part in keeping our patients safe and healthy.
I just started a cleaning job at a nursing home, and I am so proud to be a janitor. It might be grunt work to some people. To me, I make these people's lives safer, cleaner, happier, and more comfortable. I get to spend every day helping people for the rest of their lives and I love having this opportunity.
Housekeeping in healthcare is soo much work and plus they need way much more Credit,Respect and they are dealing with alot of infections..they are preventing it from spreading it to the next patient especially isolation rooms!! one mistake itself over it’s a tuff job. i left because it was a toxic environment i am now a nurse!
EVS is good work but the environment is very toxic. Co-workers talk behind your back to the supervisor. Only the ass kissers get ahead in this type of environment, and people even plot to get you fired. Seen all this first hand.
There is so much disrespect towards Evs workers. We are often the first to get accused of stealing when something comes up missing, and often looked upon as beneath any other titles.
If these housekeeper clean up needle eye size blood they deserve a big bonus.... they look very happy on cameras if this is how you guys are on the job, I want to work with you.....😃. Your smile is contagious...
I do this job currently and have for ten years. I don't know of a single case where anyone would have time to clean a room three times that did not really need to be cleaned again. LOL Nursing staff can provide a CNA what we call one on one time.
@Dragonfruit hey I have since quit the for profit hospital I worked at when they outsourced us. I gave it a try but could no longer pay the bills. Our medical was cut and they did not even tell us. We got a preventive plan that looks like a real plan but leaves you paying the same as if you were not insured. If you work for a non profit please find a new job where your talents for hard work will be appreciated and not just given lip service.
I’m a Nursing Station Technician a fancy way of saying nursing assistance I guess, I have to clean up blood before housekeeping come in, even if it’s a needle eye size they will not touch it...😱
I’ve literally had a nurse/CNA leave a bucket full of sludgy, black shit from a GI bleed as well as nurses leaving around bloody needles. Of course we’re not gonna touch it, you failed to do your job
We all love the boss. The boss cares a lot. They take their job seriously and so do we. I don’t understand why my family asked me why I couldn’t do better? Just try to see if you can do that. I was young. It is nice to meet and help others with loneliness. My social skills got better. It’s not perfect. We are human beings.
@@DreamingHearts I switched to house person doing things around the hotel. No time restraint and less exhausting. More pay. Housekeepers be stressed out. Only thing I have to do for them is strip and do a few of their beds.
@@Shon9tilRI'm currently a houseman now and I love it. The only thing I don't like is working with the room attendant, they always complain. They don't care that we have alot of rooms just like them.
@@antwanwilson7228I couldn’t do house-person anymore because all the housekeepers quit and we were down to two housekeepers. Now, manager hired more and then a second houseman that took my spot. It’s ok because now I’m faster at cleaning the rooms.
As EVES Techs, we are trained to conduct blood clean ups with the proper and mandatory PPE. Depending upon the hospital, protocols and where I am task assigned, we do have such protocol required to conduct proper cleaning, disinfecting and sanitation. EVS Techs in the hospital where I am employed are certified technicians as many EVS Techs are, dependent upon where the EVS Tech is assigned. Notably, in my line of EVS, I complete OR cleans in C Section rooms where blood clean ups are mandatory and necessary in my functionality role. Hope this helps.
EVS is good work but the environment is very toxic. Co-workers talk behind your back to the supervisor. Only the ass kissers get ahead in this type of environment, and people even plot to get you fired. Seen all this first hand.
Well I do not have any issues at my job they don't talk about me. Even if they did I do not care I'm there to make my money, and to make the hospital safe. 💯 Stop worrying about who is talking about you that shouldn't even matter. Just be to yourself mind your business, do not be friends with people at your job. At the end of the day you are there to work not looking for friends. They not going to pay your bills just stay to yourself and you do not have to worry about that. P.S EVS is not toxic at all it is what you make out of it. If you THINK EVS is toxic then you'll always go to work with that negatively. You say EVS is toxic but, maybe you are the one causing issues. My boss told me the reason why he got upset because the EVS refused to do their work. All they do is complain and complain. So yes it can be toxic if you do not do your work. If EVS is toxic why don't you quit and just find another job ???
Iam currently doing training for evs and I thought about getting a job working in the hospital but not sure if I want to do that I’m sure the stress level is high and making sure you disinfect everything to keep everyone from getting sick if not done the proper way
Maybe high school. But hospitals are a rare work environment where the un educated get to work in the vicinity of the highly educated. I never dreamed I would know Doctors, nurses and other professionals on a first name basis. You told me I would in high school I would have laughed in your face.
What type of pants are best suited for this kind of work? I will be required to wear black (no denim allowed); however, I do heat up and sweat quickly so I am hoping for something flexible and comfortable.
Something 90+% cotton is what I would recommend, I will point out that I don't work in healthcare yet, but I do a lot of sewing and costuming. Natural fibers absorb sweat rather than letting it sit on the skin, they are a lot more breathable than synthetic fibers, and are generally very comfortable to wear given it's at least half-decent quality. It also is easily dyed and comes in practically every color imaginable, so black should be easy quite to get a hold of. Plus cotton is usually inexpensive and easy to come by in any form of garment. If you're looking for something that has a bit of stretch in the fabric, a 95+% cotton 5-% nylon/spandex is decently easy to get and provides a good amount of stretch. I also recommend something that is well fitted (not necessarily close fitted, just something that sits on your body comfortably and well), which should also take care of the flexibility issue as well, even if the fabric itself doesn't have any stretch. Far as any more specifics on what would be recommended/required in other bits of functionality, I would ask that of your higher ups, or the interviewer if you are interviewing for that kind of work. Hope this helps!
@@scp049hasbreachedcontianme9 Thank you, Aaron! I started out with Dickie's black work pants but they are fading, wearing out and are working up quite a sweat. I appreciate you taking the time for this response as it will certainly help me find new work pants. Take care!
I start in a few days (at a nursing home/assisted living) and these comments got me scared😭 Im scared because the part I have to work in is where the patients have alzheimer's and dementia and idk how to clean while they’re in the room
How did it go? Are you still working in housekeeping. I start soon as well im nervous to clean with patients in the room this will be my first time working in a hospital.
I just started a cleaning job at a nursing home, and I am so proud to be a janitor. It might be grunt work to some people. To me, I make these people's lives safer, cleaner, happier, and more comfortable. I get to spend every day helping people for the rest of their lives and I love having this opportunity.
My God... They are unsung heroes.
Just think for a brief moment how important housekeeping and nutrition workers are for a medical facility. God Bless all of you. Thank you !
Housekeeping in healthcare is soo much work and plus they need way much more Credit,Respect and they are dealing with alot of infections..they are preventing it from spreading it to the next patient especially isolation rooms!! one mistake itself over it’s a tuff job. i left because it was a toxic environment i am now a nurse!
Congratulations!
no hey need more pay not bs credit
Hi, what you did to become a nurse after working as housekeeping in healthcare?
EVS is good work but the environment is very toxic. Co-workers talk behind your back to the supervisor. Only the ass kissers get ahead in this type of environment, and people even plot to get you fired. Seen all this first hand.
I'm a floor tech at a hospital and what u said is sooooooo fucking true. I work overnight and 99% of the time I work by myself which is a blessing lol
Same with nursing!
Miserable people are Miserable people. I always encourage people to be the change you want to see in others. Yeah that doesn't work😂😂😂
The way you get treated is the worst part of the job.
Luke Pendley forreal they treat you like you aint shit. or important
There is so much disrespect towards Evs workers. We are often the first to get accused of stealing when something comes up missing, and often looked upon as beneath any other titles.
Luke Pendley I know some don’t appreciate
it's a very thankless job.
If these housekeeper clean up needle eye size blood they deserve a big bonus.... they look very happy on cameras if this is how you guys are on the job, I want to work with you.....😃. Your smile is contagious...
Godismercyful2012 no you’re supposed to call the nurse in if they leave out sharps. Everything like that is to be removed before we go in.
oh i work as a house keeper in a nursing home its pretty intense. and gotta make sure you clean properly.
I started 2 days ago and I’m already exhausted
What did they pay you?
@@icedcoffee6461WOW
They pay very little for such an essential hard and risky job. $27k on average.
I have an interview for this type of job I’m nervous
Hey Kassandra Me to my Interview is this morning and I'm online searching on how to do good and Ace my interview
Kassandra Sunflowers Me too girl, hope we get the JOB 👍.
Did you get the job? If so, how is it?
I got the job and I’m not sure if I like it
It’s just Me is it hard? How are the patient’s?
I have an interview for housekeeping group leader at a hospital. I’m used to work in hotels. I feel a little overwhelmed. Don’t know what to expect 🤔
It’s a year later did you accept the offer if so how is it going
I do this job currently and have for ten years. I don't know of a single case where anyone would have time to clean a room three times that did not really need to be cleaned again. LOL Nursing staff can provide a CNA what we call one on one time.
I was thinking that too
@Dragonfruit hey I have since quit the for profit hospital I worked at when they outsourced us. I gave it a try but could no longer pay the bills. Our medical was cut and they did not even tell us. We got a preventive plan that looks like a real plan but leaves you paying the same as if you were not insured. If you work for a non profit please find a new job where your talents for hard work will be appreciated and not just given lip service.
The family members are always complaining and very rude to me no matter what I do
I’m a Nursing Station Technician a fancy way of saying nursing assistance I guess, I have to clean up blood before housekeeping come in, even if it’s a needle eye size they will not touch it...😱
Godismercyful2012 yep we are not covered for it y’all are
I’ve literally had a nurse/CNA leave a bucket full of sludgy, black shit from a GI bleed as well as nurses leaving around bloody needles. Of course we’re not gonna touch it, you failed to do your job
I too am a housekeeper in a hospital myself it’s a serious job
So needed at the hospital, bless them for doing what they do!!!
We all love the boss. The boss cares a lot. They take their job seriously and so do we. I don’t understand why my family asked me why I couldn’t do better? Just try to see if you can do that. I was young. It is nice to meet and help others with loneliness. My social skills got better. It’s not perfect. We are human beings.
I’m tired of cleaning hotel rooms. To many rooms and it’s exhausting. Would working in a hospital be less or more work?
You probably wont have a huge time restraint like hotel rooms. I think working with patients and meeting their needs would be more fulfilling.
@@DreamingHearts I switched to house person doing things around the hotel. No time restraint and less exhausting. More pay. Housekeepers be stressed out. Only thing I have to do for them is strip and do a few of their beds.
@@Shon9tilRI'm currently a houseman now and I love it. The only thing I don't like is working with the room attendant, they always complain. They don't care that we have alot of rooms just like them.
@@antwanwilson7228I couldn’t do house-person anymore because all the housekeepers quit and we were down to two housekeepers. Now, manager hired more and then a second houseman that took my spot. It’s ok because now I’m faster at cleaning the rooms.
@@antwanwilson7228The full time house person at my job says the same thing. Ya’ll have to strip the rooms and help my beds.
hi im new here and i just wanted to ask does any one have to use a buffer at there job?
Which company is this?
Do you guys clean up blood in healthcare or someone else pre-clean the blood for you? Please I need to know....
I hope this helps you. I work as an Environmental Manager for HCSG. We do not clean blood.
As EVES Techs, we are trained to conduct blood clean ups with the proper and mandatory PPE. Depending upon the hospital, protocols and where I am task assigned, we do have such protocol required to conduct proper cleaning, disinfecting and sanitation. EVS Techs in the hospital where I am employed are certified technicians as many EVS Techs are, dependent upon where the EVS Tech is assigned. Notably, in my line of EVS, I complete OR cleans in C Section rooms where blood clean ups are mandatory and necessary in my functionality role. Hope this helps.
EVS is good work but the environment is very toxic. Co-workers talk behind your back to the supervisor. Only the ass kissers get ahead in this type of environment, and people even plot to get you fired. Seen all this first hand.
Thats my department at my current full time job but I control my destiny and I keep to myself.
Well I do not have any issues at my job they don't talk about me. Even if they did I do not care I'm there to make my money, and to make the hospital safe. 💯
Stop worrying about who is talking about you that shouldn't even matter. Just be to yourself mind your business, do not be friends with people at your job. At the end of the day you are there to work not looking for friends.
They not going to pay your bills just stay to yourself and you do not have to worry about that.
P.S EVS is not toxic at all it is what you make out of it. If you THINK EVS is toxic then you'll always go to work with that negatively.
You say EVS is toxic but, maybe you are the one causing issues. My boss told me the reason why he got upset because the EVS refused to do their work. All they do is complain and complain. So yes it can be toxic if you do not do your work. If EVS is toxic why don't you quit and just find another job ???
@@jamesinman7364 Best way to be is to your self. 💯💯
That's every job though. xD
I am an Enviornmental Tech in the OB and NICU! I lOVE IT SO MUCH!!!!
Victoria Sjoquist
Do you clean up the blood or someone else pre-clean it?
i almost signed up for this. Whew!
Lavetta Thomas LMAO AHH MAN IM IN THE SAME BOAT. Might cancel my interview 😹
I did it for 2 months it sucks
Lavetta Thomas I love it it’s not bad at all
Iam joing inyour jobs plis help, in hospital clining job
Iam currently doing training for evs and I thought about getting a job working in the hospital but not sure if I want to do that I’m sure the stress level is high and making sure you disinfect everything to keep everyone from getting sick if not done the proper way
How to apply in this Job.?
is this in social
How can I apply
Look up the hospital on line then find their web site and on it they should have careers to search job openings.
do you need a diploma to work in evs?
yes you do unless they are despite then they might hire you without a diploma.
GED or higher
Maybe high school. But hospitals are a rare work environment where the un educated get to work in the vicinity of the highly educated. I never dreamed I would know Doctors, nurses and other professionals on a first name basis. You told me I would in high school I would have laughed in your face.
Ms_Crys Marquez yes
Sanitys Void true I have doctors saying enjoy your shift we will get through this
What type of pants are best suited for this kind of work? I will be required to wear black (no denim allowed); however, I do heat up and sweat quickly so I am hoping for something flexible and comfortable.
Something 90+% cotton is what I would recommend, I will point out that I don't work in healthcare yet, but I do a lot of sewing and costuming. Natural fibers absorb sweat rather than letting it sit on the skin, they are a lot more breathable than synthetic fibers, and are generally very comfortable to wear given it's at least half-decent quality. It also is easily dyed and comes in practically every color imaginable, so black should be easy quite to get a hold of. Plus cotton is usually inexpensive and easy to come by in any form of garment.
If you're looking for something that has a bit of stretch in the fabric, a 95+% cotton 5-% nylon/spandex is decently easy to get and provides a good amount of stretch.
I also recommend something that is well fitted (not necessarily close fitted, just something that sits on your body comfortably and well), which should also take care of the flexibility issue as well, even if the fabric itself doesn't have any stretch.
Far as any more specifics on what would be recommended/required in other bits of functionality, I would ask that of your higher ups, or the interviewer if you are interviewing for that kind of work.
Hope this helps!
@@scp049hasbreachedcontianme9 Thank you, Aaron! I started out with Dickie's black work pants but they are fading, wearing out and are working up quite a sweat. I appreciate you taking the time for this response as it will certainly help me find new work pants. Take care!
scrubs?
do you need a diploma to work in evs?
crystal Marquez no. A lot of the time it will say high school diploma or equivalent. Many workers don't have one.
crystal Marquez no.. I worked in a nursing home as a housekeeper/carpet cleaner and I didn't have a degree.
Ms_Crys Marquez no
tomorrow is my first day . training day . i'm so nervous
@@laurahernandez1513How do you work?
wtf any of these women speak proper english
Haha..so funy
Yeah because Americans don’t like to clean toilets
@@alexalex-lc2ky 😁😉🤣😂
And your point?
I start in a few days (at a nursing home/assisted living) and these comments got me scared😭 Im scared because the part I have to work in is where the patients have alzheimer's and dementia and idk how to clean while they’re in the room
How did it go? Are you still working in
housekeeping. I
start soon as
well im nervous to clean with patients in the room this will
be my first time working in a hospital.