EVS Team lead

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The EVS Team Lead assists in maintaining a high quality of housekeeping through effective scheduling, training, motivation, and follow-up. The role promotes Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s mission, vision, and values; meets regulatory requirements; and maintains accurate records across the system. The team lead also supports safe patient care and helps promote a safe environment. Working as a shift lead, this position supports daily operations, staff training and development, inspections, and timely discharge and transfer cleaning.

Requirements

Three years of experience in environmental services.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Ability to coordinate work schedules and use manpower effectively to complete tasks and projects.
Ability to apply judgment and make sound decisions.
Ability to balance a hectic workload and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to identify problems, consider possible solutions, communicate and take action, solve problems, and prevent recurrence.
Knowledge of procedures for handling, mixing, using, labeling, and disposing of chemicals used in the job.
Knowledge of proper chemical-spill cleanup methods and procedures for responding to chemical exposures.

Responsibilities

Clean, dust, empty waste baskets, remove trash, replenish room supplies, wipe and polish furniture and porcelain fixtures, clean floors, care for beds and linens, and perform checkout cleaning.
Provide excellent service to coworkers, patients, visitors, physicians, and volunteers.
Support the supervisor with daily operational responsibilities as shift lead.
Assist with staff training needs and provide on-the-job training and support for complicated or complex tasks.
Act as the shift lead in the absence of a supervisor or manager.
Complete the required number of inspections in a timely manner.
Follow procedures for handling, mixing, using, labeling, and disposing of chemicals.
Participate in the ongoing assessment and improvement of service quality.
Prioritize resources to facilitate timely discharge and transfer cleaning and support the admission, discharge, and transfer process.
Remove barriers or escalate them to the appropriate leader.
Support staff development by serving as a resource to teammates and seeking opportunities to participate in staff workflow and development.
Provide supervisors or managers with feedback on staff performance, educational needs, and workflow status.