Shift Lead Housekeeper

Location : Anchorage, AK

Pls. apply online at : www.advanciatech.com / careers

FLSA Classification : Non-Exempt - Hourly

Pay Rate : $20.00 per hour with $4.57 H&W benefits

Employment Class : Full Time Regular

Position Summary :

Advancia Technologies, LLC (a federal government contractor) is seeking a qualified Shift Lead Housekeeper who is responsible for providing leadership and overseeing the daily tasks and duties of the housekeeping staff to ensure cleanliness and efficiency while maintaining the highest level of consistent quality assurance standards and safety.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Cleaning patient rooms, residential rooms, bathrooms, and public areas, including dusting, vacuuming and washing windows
• Disinfecting surfaces and equipment, using appropriate cleaning agents, and following infection control protocols
• Changing bed linens and making beds in patient rooms
• Maintaining an infection-free environment throughout the hospital
• Utilizing approved cleaning solutions for proper disinfection
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for patients, visitors, residents, and healthcare staff
• Respond to emergencies in relation to cleaning hospital environment
• Clean and wipe windows, floors, etc.
• Dispose of wastes in wastebaskets as well as clean the wastebaskets
• Appropriately dispose of medical waste products like syringes, hand gloves, face mask, sachets of tablets, etc.
• Dust furniture as well as equipment
• Wipeout blood or other body fluids and then disinfect the area of contact
• Use various types of cleaning equipment, like vacuum cleaners, washing machines, etc.
• Document the procedure involved in the disposal of hospital waste products, and ensure that the right procedure in line with the standard practice of the hospital, is followed.

Minimum Qualifications :

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• At least one (1) year experience in hospital housekeeping services within the last three (3) years
• Ability to pass background checks by various Federal Agencies (e.g., DOD, DHS, FAA, etc.) to obtain security access badges
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must pass a pre-employment background test
• Must be fully vaccinated

Must meet or exceed one or more of the following :

• Certified member of the International Executive Housekeeper’s Association (IEHA)
• Current member of the American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services of the American Hospital Association
• Successful completion of a comparable formal Executive Housekeeper’s Course emphasizing hospital disinfection and independently controlled by an in-service management training program

Preferred Qualifications :

• OSHA 10 Training Certificate
• OSHA 30 Training Certificate
• Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Interpersonal Skills : Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization

• Communication : Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication
• Customer Service : Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations
• Professionalism : Maintain a positive and professional demeanor
• Decision Making : Ability to quickly make sound decisions and judgments
• Proactivity : Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs
• Team Player : Willingness to provide support where needed to achieve outcomes
• Business Ethics : Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings
• Organization : Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment

Working Environment :

The work environment characteristics described in this job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.

Work is typically performed in an indoor environment, in a medical / clinic setting

Typical workweek : however, it may require some long days to meet periodic upturn in business demands or meet deadlines

Physical Demands (including but not limited to) :

Duties may include standing for long periods of time with frequent reaching, sitting, walking, twisting, stooping, bending, kneeling, and squatting.

Ability to lift / carry up to 50 lbs., push / pull up to 50 lbs.

Employee may be required to pass a functional capacity test for this position

Other : Position is contingent upon award of contract

Advancia Technologies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination.

We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

About Potawatomi Federal Solutions :

Potawatomi Federal Solutions provides essential services and administrative support to Potawatomi Business Development Corporations’ family of industry-leading federal government contracting subsidiaries.

We are 100% tribally owned small business of the Forest County Potawatomi Community of Wisconsin. In 2007, we launched with one mission in mind : to create a profitable tribal enterprise to allow us to invest in the health, wellness, education, environment and future of our people for generations to come.

When you choose to work with Potawatomi Federal Solutions, your organization benefits from a project management team that is committed to hard work, attention to detail, and getting the job done right right when you need it.

Last updated : 2024-03-27