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About the Role

The Lead Attendant coordinates and directs the daily activities of Attendants in Environmental Services. Accountable for moving, transporting, and/or handling hazardous waste within the facility. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Responsibilities

• Assists in supervision and coordination of assignments for Associates.
• Assures continuity of quality service in the Supervisor’s absence.
• Moves, transports and/or handles hazardous waste within the facility.
• Assists with controlling usage of supplies and dilution of chemicals.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of housekeeping/environment services experience.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations and follow written instructions.
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities.
• Demonstrable leadership potential.
• Ability to maintain working relationships with co-workers.
• Ability to set priorities, coordinate multiple tasks, and maintain control of own and others' work flow.

Supervision

The Lead Attendant is responsible for explaining and demonstrating policies and procedures to new and current Associates.

Physical Demands

• Possible exposure to patient body fluids or hazardous and poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to understand simple oral instructions and communicate simple information orally.
• Ability to read and write and understand written and oral communications.
• Normal vision, including color vision, to detect color-coded infection control stickers.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, squat, and kneel periodically throughout shift.
• Position requires routine reaching and bending periodically throughout shift.
• Ability to have good physical coordination.
• Ability to grip and squeeze with repetitive hand and wrist motion periodically throughout shift.