What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Environmental Services Housekeer position at Box Butte General Hospital?
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LEAD
Reports to: Environmental Service Manager
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible to assist with supervisory duties with and in the absence of the Environmental Service Manager. This position assists with supervising, planning, and coordinating the daily work activities and hours of the Environmental Service staff. Performs general housekeeping duties as assigned.
- Provides leadership and guidance to department personnel.
- Assists in developing the department's annual budget.
- Monitors linen usage and reviews stats.
- Assists with performance evaluations, interviewing,
- Trains new employees.
- Makes recommendations to the Environmental Service Manager for changes in supplies, equipment or procedures to improve safety and patient care or to reduce costs.
- Coordinate daily staffing and distribute work assignments for the EVS staff.
- Respond to employee problems/complaints and works with EVS manager to resolve.
Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas (patient rooms, operating rooms, emergency rooms, delivery rooms, x-ray, lab, offices, dialysis, exam rooms, procedure rooms and visitor areas) including Medical Arts Plaza and any outlying facility of BBGH following established schedules and using prescribed methods according what is appropriate for each patient age.
- Collects and disposes of contaminated articles (used sharp containers, contaminated trash)
- Keeps supply room stocked with ample supplies.
- Maintains assigned equipment for cleanliness and has repairs made when needed.
- Observes and reports the need to repair equipment, furniture, building and fixtures within the building.
- Has knowledge of chemicals and dispensing system used within the department.
· Maintains all hard flooring and carpets.· Collects soiled linen and distributes clean linen following hospital policy and procedures.
- Able to complete all necessary and pertinent record keeping.
- Follows manufacturing's guidelines related to the chemical dispensing system and wash cycles.
- Assures that all safety measures are followed.
- Provides an adequate supply of linens that are free from infectious contaminates.
- Mends torn articles.
- Sorts and counts articles to verify quantities on laundry lists.
- Maintains an adequate supply of linens to meet par levels.
EDUCATION:
Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Age Requirement:
Required: 19 years of age or older
Experience: A minimum of 1 to 5 years' experience in healthcare environmental service desired.
Hours of Service: Monday thru Sunday 24/7 Schedules may vary according to hospital needs.
This person will be scheduled Monday thru Friday and one weekend a month, occasional overtime and rotating holidays and day/night hours. Ability to work in a partnership environment which fosters effective teamwork. Willing to be cross-trained in order to fill in at other EVS areas as needed.
All offers of employment are subject to a background check and drug screening.
EOE
Location: Box Butte General Hospital · ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Schedule: FT, Varied Shifts, 40 hours a week