Housekeeper​/Evs Tech Lead - Ltcc​/

JOB TITLE

Housekeeper/EVS Tech Lead - LTCC/Days

Environmental Services

EVS Supervisor/Facilities Director

The LTCC/Days Lead team member assists EVS Supervisor with daily operations to ensure the cleaning and upkeep of the Long Term Care Center (LTCC), hospital and facilities interior and furnishings. This will be done in a clean, aseptic and orderly fashion for the comfort and health of the residents, ensuring a pleasant environment for visitors and staff. The Lead team member demonstrates and provides advanced knowledge of job responsibilities.

They will assist in training new staff as well as the in-servicing of the current staff. They must be able to work all areas of housekeeping responsibility, observe and make needed corrections in the everyday cleaning assignments under the Supervisors’ guidance. The Lead will stand in when the Supervisor is out and cover oversite duties.

SIGN-ON BONUS!

Must be able to read, understand and follow simple directions. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

At least one year or more of housekeeping experience in a healthcare environment preferred. Knowledge of common cleaning procedures, hospital policies, the needs of the numerous departments facility wide and the hospital as a whole. Ability to work with, lead, and correct fellow staff members as needed. Good communication skills and the ability to converse with the department head as the situation dictates.

Must be able to interact with all departments within the facility.

• Must possess a high degree of confidentiality of all matters with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information and uphold all residents’ rights while maintaining dignity and privacy for each individual resident.
• Must have ability to make light conversation while working around the residents. Must have the ability to communicate with staff and public in a friendly, courteous and helpful manner.
• Interest in the welfare of the patients and residents.
• Must have the ability to discipline staff as needed.
• Must be able to work around unpleasant odors and illnesses.
• Must have knowledge or ability to acquire the knowledge of all equipment used in the department, and the ability to train others.
• Must have the ability to multi-task.
• Must have developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective computer and keyboarding skills.
• Must have ability to learn and use Microsoft Office Suite products including Outlook.
• Must have ability to learn new computer software applications.
• Detail oriented.

Current clean driver’s license.

• Assists Supervisor in maintaining a high-quality standard by keeping him/her informed on the condition of their assigned area and by training, supervising and motivating their assigned staff to be sure all schedules/duties are completed.
• Support assigned staff and assist in the cleaning of all areas of housekeeping responsibility according to the policies and procedures set forth by the Hospital and Environmental Services Department. This cleaning includes, but is not limited to the following:
  • All residents’ rooms and bathrooms using the 7-step method.
  • Straightening the residents’ rooms; placing call bells within reach of resident; removing soiled linens from rooms.
  • Pack and have ready for removal the possessions of a resident who has passed away. Thoroughly clean room and make the bed for a new admission as requested.
  • All guest lobbies and restrooms.
  • All nurses’ stations, utilities, halls carpet, conference rooms, bathing areas, hall restrooms, common areas and offices.
  • All ancillary departments, lounges and dining rooms in the LTCC building.
  • LTCC dining rooms and trash removal.
  • All other assigned patient care areas, furnishings and bathrooms.
• Conduct and complete periodic cleaning:
  • Carpet and hall floor care.
  • Wall and window washing.
  • Hard floor care.
  • Keep periodic records of work completed.
• Communication
  • Communicate with patients regarding patients’ rights.
  • Patient identification.
  • Special requests.
• Follow standard precautions as set forth…