Housekeeping Team Lead

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, WV is seeking an Environmental Services Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness and safety across patient areas. You will support operations, coordinate assignments during absences, and use bed-board tech as needed.

The role requires floor care experience and the ability to operate cleaning equipment; a HS diploma is preferred. Weekend rotations and a day shift from 7:00 to 3:30 will apply, with a focus on professionalism and patient respect.

Qualifications

• Must have floor care experience and be able to operate all floor care equipment.
• Successful pass WV DHHR Protected Services Record Check and WV CARES fingerprint-based background check if assigned to certain centers.

Responsibilities

• Performs housekeeping duties and maintains cleanliness/productivity expectations 100% of the time.
• Coordinate assignments of team members and act as contact person in the absence of management.
• Utilize Epic bed board technology when management is absent.
• Communicate openly and effectively; contribute to organizational goals.
• Work as a team member to achieve departmental goals 100% of the time.
• Provide relief assistance to staff as needed.
• Schedule, conduct, and document initial and ongoing training on chemicals, equipment and cleaning techniques.
• Complete environmental service shift reports in management's absence.
• Treat patients, visitors and staff with dignity and respect 100% of the time.
• Follow hospital and departmental policies 100% of the time.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives.
• Support change and new ideas as appropriate.
• Operate all housekeeping equipment including Infectious Waste Sterilizer.

Skills

Written and spoken communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Cleans areas of responsibility utilizing proper procedures. Maintains productivity and cost effectiveness. Teamwork oriented. Ensures Housekeeping Assistants complete day-to-day activities. In the absence of management works with house supervisors to assure the EVS bed board is running effectively and expected room turnaround time is maintained.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Successfully pass WV DHHR Protected Services Record Check and WV CARES fingerprint-based criminal background check if assigned to Child Development Center, Chestnut Ridge Center, or Center for Hope and Healing.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Successfully pass WV DHHR Protected Services Record Check and WV CARES fingerprint-based criminal background check if assigned to Child Development Center, Chestnut Ridge Center, or Center for Hope and Healing.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Must have floor care experience and be able to operate all floor care equipment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs Housekeeping duties and maintains cleanliness/productivity expectations set by the department 100% of the time.

2. Assist with coordinating the assignments of team members and acts as the contact person for the department in the absence of management.

3. Use Epic bed board technology sufficiently in the absence of management.

4. Demonstrates effective communication (open, honest and direct) skills.

5. Contributes to organizational goals.

6. Demonstrates the ability to function as a team member to achieve departmental goals 100% of the time.

7. Provides relief assistance to staff when needed.

8. Meets all job specific standards and expectations 100% of the time.

9. Schedules, conducts and documents initial and ongoing training and in servicing of staff concerning chemicals, equipment usage and cleaning techniques.

10. Completes environmental service shift report in the absence of management.

11. Treats patients, visitors and staff with dignity and respect 100% of the time.

12. Follows up with customers about issues in a timely manner.

13. Pages the on call manager with any departmental issue or concerns.

14. Follows all hospital and departmental policies and procedures 100% of the time.

15. Actively participates in the departments and organizations performance improvement.

16. Supports change by exhibiting willingness to offer and try new ideas.

17. Demonstrates the support of Shared Values/Culture of the hospital 100% of the time.

18. Constantly doing what is expected as an employee of W.V.U.H. and is committed to doing the best work possible at all times.

19. Takes ownership for decisions/actions taken. Works with others to make the hospital better.

20. Must be able to operate all Housekeeping equipment including Infectious Waste Sterilizer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be able to lift, push/pull at least 50 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to understand written and oral communication.

Additional Job Description:

Works 7am-3:30pm

Works every other weekend and rotates holidays

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

612 WVUH Environmental Services

Address:

1 Medical Center Drive
Morgantown
West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.