Ldr- Environmental Srvcs Assoc - Fulltime - Afternoons (2p-10:30p) - Wyandotte

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Assists operational management in maintaining a high-quality standard by keeping him/her informed on the conditions of the assigned areas and by training, supervising and motivating the environmental services personnel to be sure all schedules are completed.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Leader is responsible for adhering to all patient care services standards.
• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, environmental and infection control standards.
• Performs all housekeeping related tasks demonstrating service orientation to fellow employees, patients, visitors and hospital staff. The responsibilities of a Leader may vary.

The Leader:

• Performs the duties of an Environmental Services Associate I or Environmental Services Associate II as outlined in the job description.
• Accepts responsibility for a limited area, shift or task as assigned.
• Continuously checks assigned areas to be sure work is being done properly and that personnel are following duty lists and schedules.
• Reports any pertinent information to the Supervisor as it occurs.
• 5. Instills a serviced-minded approach to all tasks performed by environmental services staff by demonstrating personal enthusiasm and team spirit.
• Motivates staff by communicating areas done well and areas needing improvements.
• Retrains environmental services personnel as directed by the environmental services management.
• Recommends and observed staff coverage at all times by checking sign-in sheet and using personnel efficiently.
• Inspects equipment daily to maintain it in clean condition and in good repair.
• Maintains good public relations with all patients, facility and staff personnel.
• Assumes responsibility for work area in absence of the supervisor or manager.
• Assumes responsibility for the quality standard in his/her area.
• Enhances job-related growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Assists supervisor with creating staff work schedules.
• Maintains the schedules and timekeeping in Kronos.
• Communicates patient concerns, discomfort to appropriate nursing staff if/when communicated by patient or visitors.
• Performs all other duties as assigned