Housekeeping Team Leader - Environmental Services

Glens Falls Hospital • City of Glens Falls, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Functions as a working Team Leader under the general direction of manager in the area of floor care. This role involves making rounds and inspecting assigned nursing and non-nursing areas to ensure policies and procedures are followed, cleanliness standards are maintained, and safe work practices are observed. The Team Leader is responsible for staff training, supply control, and acting as a supervisor in the absence of direct management. They will also conduct training sessions, generate reports, and evaluate staff performance.

Requirements

• Must be able to demonstrate proper use of operating all housekeeping equipment and cleaning chemicals.
• Must be able to deal comfortably with a wide range of people, i.e., physicians, nurses, other housekeepers, visitors and patients.
• Ability to apply common sense decision-making to decide on the most appropriate time or type of task needed to perform any of the assigned cleaning tasks.
• To carry out both oral and written instruction and solve problems.
• Proficient in basic computer skills & Microsoft Office applications

Nice To Haves

• Housekeeping Project work preferred

Responsibilities

• Makes rounds and inspects all assigned nursing and non-nursing areas to ensure proper policies and procedures are being followed, standards of cleanliness are being maintained and that safe work practices are being followed at all times.
• Ensure that staff receive proper orientation, initial training, and on-going education.
• Ensure proper supply controls are followed, and staff are trained in the use of all chemicals and equipment.
• Acts as Supervisor in the absence of direct supervision or when directed by housekeeping management.
• Conduct EPIC/Rover training sessions for new and existing employees. Generate daily reports from Epic.
• Select, train, orient and evaluate staff performance. Maintain all pertinent documentation and records. Provide service to staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED