Environmental Services Lead
UnityPoint Health · Waterloo, IA · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
0.64 FTE / Weekend package: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday/Sunday, additional hours as needed.
About the role
Guides environmental services staff members daily within Allen Hospital. This position’s primary responsibility is for planning, organizing, and overseeing the workflow for a designated shift to ensure the overall cleanliness of Allen Hospital for patients, visitors, and staff members.
Responsibilities
- Develops and monitors work schedules for a single shift on a daily/weekly/monthly basis to ensure each unit has the appropriate staffing requirements.
- Guides and trains new employees to ensure proper housekeeping techniques are being utilized and patient safety and employee safety is being upheld.
- Leads, encourages and coaches environmental services team members with regards to the importance of team work.
- Distributes linen throughout the hospital as requested.
- Performs cleaning functions throughout the hospital to help ensure overall facility cleanliness as needed.
- Identifies areas within the hospital where cleaning improvements can be made.
- Aides in washing hospital/departmental linen to help ensure materials are organized and ready for patients and staff members.
- Monitors employee payroll for accurate and efficient processing.
- Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- General knowledge of housekeeping functions
- Ability to read, write and understand English
- Must be able to communicate effectively and display a positive attitude towards coworkers, staff, visitors, and patients.
- One or more years of supervisory experience preferred
Benefits
- Paid time off and parental leave
- 401K matching and an employee recognition program
- Dental and health insurance
- Paid holidays, short and long-term disability
- Pet insurance for your four-legged family members
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
- Tuition reimbursement to help further your career
- Adoption assistance to help you grow your family