Housekeeping Lead

Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Responsible for maintaining a clean and healthy patient care environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Perform cleaning duties safely and in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations or law.

Follow organization policy and procedures in order to maintain a clean and sanitary environment.

Disinfect rooms, furniture, fixtures, equipment and supplies, using appropriate processes and germicides for cleaning equipment.

Other housekeeping duties, such as move and arrange furniture, turn mattresses, clean kitchens, cooking utensils, silverware, sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors, as needed.

Launder soiled linens as directed.

Maintain adequate cleaning supplies for department/unit uses. Properly clean and store all equipment and supplies after each shift.

Routinely practice infection control measures. Prepare rooms for meetings and arrange decorations and furniture for facility.

May oversee the day-to-day operation of housekeeping for facility.

May be responsible for stocking of supplies.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

One or more years’ housekeeping experience in a commercial, clinic or healthcare environment required.

Previous Lead experience preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid state drivers license, where required in a facility.

CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

PAY RANGE:

$14.80 to $20.73 per hour

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Communication: Intermediate

Attention to Detail: Some Knowledge

Safety Minded: Advanced

Leadership: Intermediate

Behaviors

Required

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

High School/GED or better in Diploma

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Basic Life Support)

Preferred

Drivers License

Experience

Required

1 year: One or more years’ housekeeping experience in a commercial, clinic or healthcare environment required.

Preferred

Previous Lead experience preferred.