ENV SVCS LEAD WORKER
Covenant Health · Knoxville, TN · 2 wk ago
AdministrativeFull-time
Position Summary
Under the general supervision of department leadership, performs the same duties as a Housekeeper I and/or Housekeeper II and provides guidance in the absence of the department leadership.
Responsibilities
- Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods.
- Performs personal inspection of all tasks performed/areas assigned.
- Affords assistance in cleaning of emergency spills observed or upon request.
- Performs daily check of assigned equipment for cleanliness and proper repair.
- Observes and reports the need for repairs to equipment, furnishings, buildings and fixtures.
- Removes waste and soiled linens from work area. Places in specified containers or bags.
- Demonstrates proper handling of bio-hazardous wastes.
- Practices current infection control, sanitation, and hospital safety procedures, including usage of safety equipment such as gloves, safety belt and goggles.
- Demonstrates knowledge and safe use of chemicals, equipment, and supplies in the daily performance of duties.
- Maintains accurate records of daily activities.
- Contacts customers as needed to evaluate service satisfaction.
- Listens to customer’s needs and responds quickly and appropriately.
- Acts as a customer contact.
- Carrries department pager and checks voice mail frequently to assure requests are met.
- Notifies customers at the beginning of the shift how to be reached.
- Tours work areas several times to assure staff is completing assigned work.
- Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards.
- Completes required education assignments annually.
- Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Qualifications
- Minimum Education: None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.
- Preference may be given to individuals possessing an Associate’s degree in a directly-related field from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum Experience: One (1) year of environmental services experience required.
- Licensure Requirement: None