Environmental Service Lead

PeaceHealth; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an Environmental Service Lead in Metro Vancouver, responsible for coordinating daily functions of the cleaning team and ensuring high standards of cleanliness. Candidates should have formal experience in hospital settings, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work independently. This full-time position offers a salary range of $21.66 – $32.47 and includes comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Full medical/dental/vision coverage

403b retirement plan with employer contributions

Paid time off

Tuition and continuing education reimbursement

Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year formal housekeeping/environmental services attendant experience in hospital or healthcare setting.
• Preferred: Previous leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day functions for assigned area.
• Assign work and manage priorities for the team.
• Ensure cleanliness of assigned areas according to departmental procedures.
• Respond to emergency cleaning needs in a timely manner.

Skills

Bilingual language skills

Basic verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently without direct supervision

Strong customer service skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Environmental Service Lead for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $21.66 – $32.47. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job Summary

Responsible for coordinating the day-to-day functions for assigned area. Assists with ensuring that departmental goals are achieved, timelines met and service excellence provided in all aspects of work. Subject matter expert.This position is acts as a team lead for Environmental Service Attendants as well as responsible for the cleaning and sanitizing rooms, floors, fixtures and furnishings in assigned work area following established policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Assign work; plan and manage priorities, provide technical assistance, oversee staff schedules, monitor quality of work, monitor team projects, mentor staff, provide constructive feedback, oversee staff training, ensure quality improvement, provide leadership feedback on staff performance, and assist with goal setting for the team.
• Responsible for maintaining staffing levels and coordinating daily operations of team on shift worked.
• Ensures that assigned areas are cleaned and disinfected according to departmental procedures. This may include dusting; mopping; vacuuming; spot cleaning carpets; washing walls, ceilings, furniture and fixtures; emptying trash; restocking supplies; washing and making beds; defrosting and cleaning refrigerators.
• Maintain housekeeping cart, restock paper receptacles, replace sharps containers, and orders supplies essential to the job. Clean and store equipment properly.
• Respond to emergency cleaning needs or housekeeping requires in a timely manner.
• In clinical areas, communicate with clinical personnel to determine priority of cleaning needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year Required: Formal housekeeping/environmental services attendant experience in hospital or healthcare setting and
• Preferred: Previous leadership experience

Skills

• Bilingual language skills. (Preferred)
• Basic verbal and written communication skills. (Required)
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision. (Required)
• Strong customer service skills. (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Continuous moving around area.
• Continuous simple grasping.
• Frequent pushing/pulling: 36 lbs. initial force. 26 lbs. sustained force.
• Frequent reaching/ bending/ stooping.
• Lifting: Frequent 10 lbs.-25 lbs. Seldom 26 lbs.-50 lbs.
• Occasional carrying up to 20 lbs.
• Occasional squatting/ kneeling.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf).

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affimitive Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

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