Housekeeper Lead - RMH

Carle Health; Olney, City of Rome (TX, IL, NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Lead Housekeeper to oversee housekeeping operations, ensuring high cleaning standards and effective staff training. The role involves decision-making authority in the absence of management, with responsibilities including task delegation and crisis management. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of housekeeping experience and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 1 year or more of Housekeeping experience.
• Knowledge of chemical handling and equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all discharge beds are cleaned within the required time frame.
• Assist in scheduling, training, and orientation of staff.
• Delegate tasks to housekeeping staff under managerial guidance.

Skills

Delegation

Training

Crisis Management

Chemical Handling

Job description

Overview

Under the guidance of housekeeping management, the Lead will assist with the delegation of multiple housekeeping tasks, training, and orientation of new staff. They will have decision-making authority and delegate tasks in the absence of management. This can occur daily but primarily on weekends and holidays in the absence of EVS leadership.

Qualifications

Certifications: [Specify certifications], Education: [Specify education], Work Experience: 1 year or more of Housekeeping experience

Responsibilities

1. Ensure all discharge beds are cleaned within the required time frame.
2. Perform regular housekeeping duties, providing a high level of cleaning quality in assigned areas and maintaining a clean work environment.
3. Assist EVS Leadership daily.
4. Assist in scheduling, training, and orientation of staff and all floor work.
5. Take responsibility for the shift when EVS Leadership is not present.
6. Delegate tasks to housekeeping staff under managerial guidance.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of chemical handling.
8. Enforce and ensure correct use of chemicals and equipment as trained.
9. Make decisions in the absence of EVS Leadership.
10. Know all job procedures and operate all housekeeping equipment.
11. Monitor EVS staff in their assigned areas.
12. Orient and train staff as needed and provide input for three-month evaluations based on training and experience.
13. Perform crisis management in the absence of EVS Leadership.
14. Report unsatisfactory performance or behavior to EVS Leadership.
15. Report maintenance issues to the maintenance department via work orders.