Environmental Services Lead

Hugh Chatham Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an Environmental Services Supervisor to lead the EVS team in a hospital setting. You will oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to EVS procedures while promoting high patient and staff satisfaction.

Responsibilities include supervising scheduling, leading in hazardous materials planning, and training staff on new cleaning methods. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience preferred.
• 3 years of experience in housekeeping or related environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead co-workers in the day-to-day operations of the Environmental Services (EVS) program.
• Plan ahead with supervisory staff on assignments and projects.
• Verify completion of all duties by EVS staff according to EVS procedures.
• Assist in scheduling EVS staff and adjust daily staffing as needed.
• Lead role includes responsibilities in Hazardous Materials, spills and disaster plans.
• Coordinate projects, room setups and other EVS tasks.
• Assist with room inspections and high-touch area checks.
• Train associates on new equipment and cleaning methods; inspect supplies.
• Communicate associate performance and conduct to leadership.
• Contribute to patient and customer satisfaction and maintain professional conduct.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Major Responsibilities

Lead co-workers in the day-to- day operations of the Environmental Services department (EVS) program.

• Confers, plans ahead with supervisory staff, on job assignments, projects and activities.


• Verifies completion of all assigned duties/tasks by Environmental Services staff according to EVS procedures.


• Responsibility for assisting in scheduling of the Environmental Services staff.


• Adjusts the daily schedule to ensure proper staffing in all areas.

Department

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Full-Time

Pay Range: $20.80 - $31.20

Major Responsibilities

Lead co-workers in the day-to- day operations of the Environmental Services department (EVS) program.

• Confers, plans ahead with supervisory staff, on job assignments, projects and activities.


• Verifies completion of all assigned duties/tasks by Environmental Services staff according to EVS procedures.


• Responsibility for assisting in scheduling of the Environmental Services staff.


• Adjusts the daily schedule to ensure proper staffing in all areas.

Functions as Environmental Services Tech, knowing all positions/responsibilities within department. When in a lead role:

• Role in Hazardous Materials, spills and disaster plans


• Assists in competencies


• Monitor Bed Tracking


• Monitors lunch and breaks


• Liaison between EVS and customers/staff as needed


• Coordinate projects/set ups


• Assist with room inspection high touch, etc.


• Issues key, pagers, equipment, etc


• Makes suggestions for work improvement

Supply and equipment use and maintenance.

• Assists in training and introducing new equipment and cleaning methods by demonstrating techniques and procedures


• Inspects equipment and supplies for cleanliness and possible damage, to ensure that it is in working for the next shift use and maintenance of all equipment.

Communicate to leadership associate performance, conduct, issues, etc.

Customer Satisfaction - Demonstrates a commitment to satisfying customer needs and exceeding customer expectations. Continues to improve patient and customer satisfaction scores.

• Maintains courteous and pleasant attitude to patients, families and other contacts.


• Utilizes appropriate chain of command in resolving complaints, grievances


• Maintains confidential patient and departmental information.


• Presents department in a positive manner to all contacts.


• Utilizes AIDET with both Internal Customers and External Customers .


• Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively when dealing with fellow associates.


• Demonstrates a positive, supportive attitude to patient families and other personnel in emergency and non-emergency situations.


• Displays patient and tact when dealing with other hospital personnel.

Trains associates and assists in Department Orientation Process.

• Maintains licenses and certifictes as appropriate


• Fullfills operating unit, competencies, and required training.

Education/Experience Required

• High School diploma or equivalent *leadership experience preferred. *3 years experience with at least one in Housekeeping

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Good communication skills *Good organizational skills *Excellent customer service skills *Must be able to communicate instructions

N/A

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Team player Able to work with all levels of personnel Demonstrates flexibility Projects a positive attitude Willing to learn, cooperate Self motivated Demonstrates initiative Good communication skills. Written and verbal Thinking consistent with Advocate Mission, Values, Philosophies and quality concepts EVS product and equipment knowledge Potential exposure to hazardous materials

Job responsibility involve walking, standing, bending, climbing and lifting throughout the work day. Ability to perform medium lifting: up to 35 pounds occasionally and/or 10 to 15 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training


• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job


• Incentive pay for select positions


• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs


• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability


• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses


• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave


• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs


• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.