Environmental Services Team Lead

Cleveland Clinic•Vero Beach, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital is seeking an Environmental Services Team Lead to join their team. This role is responsible for creating a comfortable and safe environment for patients. The Environmental Services Team Lead will serve as a team leader for an assigned function while also performing the duties of an Environmental Service Worker. The ideal candidate will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers, working with state-of-the-art technology. This position offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career with a respected healthcare organization.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
One year of experience in an environmental services or housekeeping role with strong customer service skills
Ability to provide direction on departmental policies and procedures, various cleaning and patient hospitality techniques, proper use and storage of cleaning agents, chemicals and cleaning equipment

Nice To Haves

Previous environmental services experience in a hospital setting

Responsibilities

Orient and train caregivers.
Assist with scheduling to ensure resource availability and reassign schedules as needed.
Inform supervisor of performance concerns and policy violations.
Follow and assist with adherence to policies and procedures on patient isolation and Environmental Services standards.
Ensure compliance with hospital-wide and departmental safety requirements.
Collaborate with Environmental Services Team Leads and management to maintain a sanitary, safe environment.
Clean various areas including patient rooms, exam rooms, offices, waiting areas, public restrooms, discharge rooms and surgical/non-surgical rooms.
Stock paper items and other supplies in patient rooms, exam rooms and restrooms.
Perform daily cleaning tasks such as dust mopping, vacuuming, gum removal, and buffing hard floor surfaces.
Complete waste stream removal, including general waste, recycling and infectious waste.