Environmental Services and Maintenance Roles in Long Term Care

Environmental services staff (EVS) are responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and comfortable living environment for residents. EVS responsibilities include cleaning and disinfection, waste management, supply management and infection protection. Maintenance and physical plant staff ensure the physical plant is in good working order, maintaining the building structures, equipment and systems, often handling minor repairs, groundskeeping.

These roles are crucial for infection prevention, accident prevention, resident well-being, and overall quality of care.