Environmental Services / Housekeeping Lead

Beloit Health System•Beloit, WI

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Beloit Health System is looking to add an EVS/Housekeeping Lead to our Team! The EVS/Housekeeping Lead will be responsible for the EVS/Housekeeping department Technicians and Specialists fulfilling their respective tasks in a timely and sanitary fashion. Responsible for upkeep and cleaning of the floors, Patient & Visitor areas, Patient discharge rooms, carpeting, windows, walls, ceilings, transporting soiled textiles and trash, and associated equipment. Maintains the hospital in a sanitary and attractive condition while overseeing the productive tasks of those working within the EVS/Housekeeping department. Assures that patient rooms, upon discharge, are cleaned and sanitized per policy, in a timely manner. Become the go-to person for EVS issues 2nd & 3rd shifts.

Requirements

Must successfully complete job skills training checklist.
Experience in Environmental Services and associated chemical handling is mandatory.
Personal protective equipment is required; such as, gloves and goggles.
Must adhere to established hospital and Environmental Services Department policies, rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

Vacuums, spot cleans and extracts carpeting.
Uses cleaning supplies and disinfectants appropriately and in the correct ratio.
Wet mops, buffs and refinishes floors.
Makes sure that windows, walls and ceilings are clean.
Oversees that lighting fixtures and outer surfaces of vents are kept clean and free of lint and dust.
Changes or has changed cubicle curtains and drapes as appropriate.
Picks up and/or oversees trash from centralized collection points are transported to trash compactor.
Transports soiled textiles to loading dock for pickup.
Returns empty tip-off dumpsters and waste transport carts to 5th floor.
Collects recyclables and transports to recycling compactor.
Responsible for waste transport carts and equipment is returned to clean and sanitary appearance for the next shift.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Assists in the selection and evaluation of supplies and equipment.
Assists the EVS manager in the scheduling of employees.
Assists the EVS manager in the evaluation of employees.
Demonstrates safe work habits and reports unsafe conditions and Incidents as they may occur.
Participates in professional development activities, as assigned, and departmental meetings.
Responsible for assimilating information from observations (i.e. patient needs, safety factors and maintenance requirements).
Demonstrates respect and courtesy to patients and visitors and maintains positive working relationships with hospital staff.
Organizes time to account for work load and priority.
Maintains ethical conduct and keep confidential personal and medical information about patients.