SHIFT LDR ENV SVCS

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

11d

About The Position

Under general supervision of department leadership, the Shift Leader, Environmental Services is responsible for keeping the facility clean and sanitary to provide a healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The role assists staff with cleaning tasks across all areas and exercises independent judgment and discretion in performing its duties. Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a 444-bed hospital and a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center. It provides specialized services including bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive spine procedures, and advanced orthopedic care. The medical center is part of Covenant Health, a nonprofit health system with nine hospitals and nearly 150 service locations.

Requirements

One year of experience in healthcare housekeeping.
No specific minimum education is required; a combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities is acceptable, typically equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.
No licensure requirement.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to individuals with a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Participates in performance appraisals of staff on the applicable shift.
Participates in hiring, including providing hiring recommendations to the department leader.
Prepares documentation for possible disciplinary actions and recommends such actions to the department leader.
Recommends commendations, bonuses, or other recognition for outstanding employee performance to the department leader.
Makes work assignments and directs work activities; coordinates staff relief for meals, breaks, and meetings.
Performs general cleaning of patient rooms and non-patient areas.
Safely uses and mixes chemicals.
Maintains carts and closets and keeps them stocked with supplies.
Handles clean and soiled linens.
Follows infectious waste procedures.
Performs quality checks.
Opens work areas as necessary.
Trains and orients new employees.
Assists in preparing work schedules.
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards; completes required annual education assignments; works toward goals and objectives; and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.