Environmental Services Lead

The Environmental Services Assistant reports to the environmental services manager. As part of this team, this person performs the daily operations for routine cleaning and maintenance tasks and related work as required in addition to taking a leadership role in the daily coordination of EVS services.Position Accountabilities/Duties: Perform daily cleaning and maintenance tasks such as mopping, vacuuming, wiping down counters, cleaning bathrooms, emptying garbage, etc. Take down and rehang drapes and curtains Move furniture, beds, and set up rooms Assists in the implementation and quality control of departmental policies and procedures. Make recommendations to the supervisor for changes in supplies, equipment or procedures to improve safety and patient care or to reduce costs Act as a resource person to staff and management on matters pertaining to EVS. Takes a leadership role in orienting and training new and rotating staff 50 %Development & Education: Reading, writing and mathematical skills at level normally acquired through completion of high school or equivalent preferred. Participates in interdisciplinary task forces and committees 40%Basic UPH Performance Criteria Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines. Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DIA, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare. Completes annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year 10%Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.Demonstration of UPH Values and Standards of BehaviorsConsistently demonstrates UnityPoint Health’s values in the performance of job duties and responsibilitiesFoster Unity: Leverage the skills and abilities of each person to enable great teams. Collaborate across departments, facilities, business units and regions. Seek to understand and are open to diverse thoughts and perspectives.Own The Moment: Connect with each person treating them with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect Enthusiastically engage in our work. Accountable for our individual actions and our team performance. Responsible for solving problems regardless of the origin.Champion Excellence: Commit to the best outcomes and highest quality. Have a relentless focus on exceeding expectations. Believe in sharing our results, learning from our mistakes and celebrating our successes.Seize Opportunities: Embrace and promote innovation and transformation. Create partnerships that improve care delivery in our communities. Have the courage to challenge the status quo.Education:High School DiplomaExperience:Three years cleaning experienceKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:Basic computer knowledge and skillsMust be able to to logically solve problems Other:Communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with othersOrganizational skills and ability to handle direction for work and to stay on taskRequisition ID: 2023-138424 Street: 1795 Hwy 64 E Name: 1050 UnityPoint Health Jones Regional Medical Center Name: Housekeeping FTE (Numeric Only; Ex. 0.01): 1.0 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Scheduled Hours/Shift: M-F, 6:00-14:30 External Company URL: http://www.unitypoint.org