Work Status Details : PRN | 8.00 Hours Every Two Weeks
Exempt from Overtime : Non-Exempt
Shift Details : 6:30A-3P, every third weekend, 2-3 holidays a year
Department : Housekeeping | Reports To: Manager-Environmental Services
The mission of Faith Health is to serve Christ by providing all people with exemplary medical services in an environment of love and care.
Summary:
Performs and coordinates the general cleaning duties to areas of the facility as assigned by the Environmental Services Manager to ensure a sanitary, orderly and attractive environment throughout the facility. Monitors and maintains safety and sanitation standards. Carries out Shift Leader responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies, procedures and applicable laws. Responsibilities include assisting the Environmental Services Manager upon request; coordinating work; appraising performance of staff; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Will have high level of exposure to internal and external customers and must demonstrate positive customer relations by having a good knowledge of where all departments and services are located. Works with patients, families, departmental co-workers, members of the multidisciplinary health care team, physicians, physician’s office personnel, and the general public. Reports to the Environmental Services Manager.
The listing of job duties contained in this job description is not all inclusive. Duties may be added or subtracted at any time due to the needs of the organization.
Responsibilities:
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assists the Environmental Services Manager upon request to direct and/or coordinate the day-to-day operation of the Environmental Services Department ensuring a sanitary, orderly, and safe environment.
- Organizes Laundry and Housekeeping personnel for proper coverage throughout the hospital.
- Performs project work efficiently and skillfully to include, but not limited to:
- Tours all areas of the facility periodically.
- Provides relief for various positions within the department.
- Maintains a current inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Maintains good working relationships with other departments.
- Maintains age specific safety precautions.
- Monitors linen usage and ensures that patient care areas are adequately stocked with linen.
2. Demonstrates leadership skills.
- Demonstrates clear, concise communications at all times.
- Motivates employees to achieve work goals required of them.
- Counsels employees as the need arises.
- Assumes duties of the Environmental Services Manager in their absence.
- Resolves conflicts both within and outside the department in an expeditious manner.
- Conducts orientation and ongoing training for departmental personnel.
3. Demonstrates administrative responsibilities.
- Assists in development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Investigates, documents and reports all unusual occurrences to the Environmental Services Manager.
- Supports and carries out hospital policies.
- Assists in meeting compliance with Joint Commission, Federal, State and local regulations.
- Assists when requested by Environmental Services Manager, in interviewing and hiring housekeepers.
- Assists when requested by Environmental Services Manager, in completing annual and 90-day performance evaluations.
- Recommends/initiates, upon request of Environmental Services Manager, in disciplinary measures.
- Attends and participates in various committee meetings with the organizations.
- Demonstrates positive communications and interpersonal relationships in dealing with physicians, patients, family, general public, and multidisciplinary health care team, promoting a positive perception of patient care.
4. Cleans and sanitizes patient care areas, inpatient rooms, bathrooms, halls, departments, offices, and other areas of the hospital while following proper policies and procedures, with special attention to infection control practices. Cleans and maintains equipment at the end of shift.
5. Uses appropriate chemicals and techniques when washing and cleaning. Sanitizes, washes and polishes sinks, commodes, fixtures, tubs, and showers. Checks and cleans mirrors, soap dispensers, water pipes, and exterior surfaces.
6. Cleans assigned areas daily. Cleans edges and baseboards removing any buildup. Dusts furniture, ledges, and tables. Empties, washes, and relines wastebaskets. Spot washes walls and windows.
7. Performs periodic cleaning of high ledges, ceilings, light fixtures, and vents. Cleans doors and parts of showers and commodes that may be subject to mineral deposit.
8. Checks and stocks supplies in areas such as paper towels, soap, and toilet paper.
9. Cleans floors in inpatient and non-patient areas daily by removing debris and dust. Dry and damp mop, as well as vacuum, floors daily. May also spot clean stains. Completes floor care to include buffing, shampooing, stripping, and waxing.
10. Removal of trash from areas and dispose of in the proper receptacle. Biohazard waste is also removed from areas and placed in the Bio Shed.
11. Delivers clean linen as well as removes soiled linens from areas and puts in proper area.
Hours will be dependent on patient census and workload. Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, to include after-hours and weekends as necessary.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other information:
Job Requirements:
The requirements listed below must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION:
GED or High School Diploma preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Previous management experience preferred.
Previous healthcare experience preferred.
1 year of previous experience in field preferred.
SKILLS:
Language Skills – Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language required.
Faith Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
