Lead Environmental Aide Evening

2300 Montefiore Nyack Hospital; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Montefiore Nyack Hospital in Nyack, NY, seeks an Environmental Services Lead to coordinate department work and support project completion across shifts and teams. You will assist managers and supervisors, ensure a clean, sanitary environment, and communicate with other departments to meet cleaning and room setup needs.

The role requires 3–4 years of Environmental Services experience, a high school diploma or GED, and strong teamwork and customer-service skills.

Qualifications

• High School Required or GED Required.
• 3-4 years experience as Environmental Services Aide.
• Experience leading an environmental services team is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate departmental work activities and projects.
• Assist Environmental Services Supervisors and Manager in completing scheduled tasks.
• Communicate and coordinate with other hospital departments for cleaning and room setup.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Staff coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

City/State: Nyack, New York Department: Environmental Services_2 Bargaining Unit: NH- SEIU-1199 Work Shift: Evening Work Days: MON-FRI, ALTERNATING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS Scheduled Hours: 3 PM-11:30 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 8.5 HOURS Hours Per Pay Period: 40 Hourly Rate/Range: $22.72 - $23.42 per hour For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Job Summary It is the responsibility of the Environmental Services Lead to assist in the coordination of work activities, and projects of the Environmental Services Department. The Environmental Services Lead assists the Environmental Services Supervisors and Manager in the completion of scheduled projects as well as assisting the departmental staff in the completion of their assigned tasks. The Environmental Services Lead communicates and works closely with all other departments in the coordination of departmental related activities and requests.

Essential Functions JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the required job specific technical/professional knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Assists in maintaining a clean and sanitary environment within the hospital by working with departmental Manager, Supervisors, and employees to ensure all assigned and scheduled work is completed satisfactorily. The Lead will actively be involved in the completion of this work as appropriate.
• The Lead communicates any staffing or employee issues to the Environmental Services Manager and Supervisors as warranted and appropriate.
• Assists in the coordination of departmental operations in support of all other departments in regard to cleaning responsibilities, meeting room setup, as well as other scheduled tasks.
• Assists in completing cycle cleaning schedule tasks pertaining to floor refinishing, carpet cleaning, and other scheduled tasks as appropriate.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the special needs of specific age groups including the neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patient.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or requested.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the required job specific technical/professional knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Assists in maintaining a clean and sanitary environment within the hospital by working with departmental Manager, Supervisors, and employees to ensure all assigned and scheduled work is completed satisfactorily. The Lead will actively be involved in the completion of this work as appropriate.
• The Lead communicates any staffing or employee issues to the Environmental Services Manager and Supervisors as warranted and appropriate.
• Assists in the coordination of departmental operations in support of all other departments in regard to cleaning responsibilities, meeting room setup, as well as other scheduled tasks.
• Assists in completing cycle cleaning schedule tasks pertaining to floor refinishing, carpet cleaning, and other scheduled tasks as appropriate.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the special needs of specific age groups including the neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patient.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or requested.

Employee Performance Standards A. CUSTOMER SERVICE:

• Demonstrates the ability to create a positive interaction with the customer.
• Demonstrates positive communication with people of different cultures, values and beliefs.
• Demonstrates the ability to acknowledge customer concerns and takes corrective action.
• Demonstrates compliance with identified customer service behaviors.
• Provides escort to customers when necessary.

PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT:

• Participates in Department/Hospital-wide activities which improve processes and/or outcomes.
• Utilizes resources to maintain and improve self development and knowledge.
• Complies with licensure and/or certification requirements.
• Participates in annual competency assessment.

BUDGET:

• Collaborates with employees to control costs and pursue additional revenue opportunities.

PROJECTS/ASSIGNMENTS:

• Completes projects/assignments within projected time frames and expectations.

MISSION/STRATEGIC PLAN:

Hospital-Wide Standards A. Organizational Demonstrates adherence to Montefiore Nyack Hospital “We Care” standards including:

WORKING TOGETHER “I will commit to work together in a courteous, respectful manner. I will demonstrate a positive spirit of service with all employees with whom I interact.”

• Place team success above individual recognition.
• Be receptive to new ideas and approaches within my workplace.
• Offer assistance generously without hesitation.

EMPOWERMENT “I will be accountable, responsible, and self-directed in all aspects of my work at all times.”

• See projects through to ensure completion.
• Problem solve with patients, family members, and other employees.
• Follow up to ensure a resolution.

COMMUNICATION “I will demonstrate positive communication in a clear, courteous and appropriate manner at all times.”

• Answer the phone within three rings if possible and identify myself, my department, and ask, “How may I help you”?
• Use effective verbal and written communication to patients, families, visitors, using the principles of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You)
• Use positive communication in my tone of voice, body language, and choice of words.
• Respond to e-mails in a courteous manner, with-in twenty-four hours.

APPEARANCE “I will dress in a manner that reflects a professional and positive image of the hospital at all times”

• Maintain a clean, neat, and professional appearance which adheres to the hospital dress code policy.
• Promote and adhere to Montefiore Nyack Hospital's guidelines regarding a safe and clean work environment for employees, patients, families and visitors.

RESPONSIVENESS “I will demonstrate the ability to provide timely feedback and communication to patients, visitors, and coworkers.”

• Respond to patient call lights and ask if I can assist. (No Pass Zone).
• Respond empathetically.
• Apologize for delays and concerns.

EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE “I will strive to ‘do my best everyday’ in exceeding customer expectations.”

• Anticipate and address my patients’, families and visitors needs.
• Avoid negativity and exhibit a “can-do” attitude.
• “Manage up” fellow employees, physicians, departments, and the organization, to increase patient confidence both internally and in the community.
• Exit elevators to accommodate our patients’ first.
• Acknowledge people in the hallway by smiling and making eye contact.
• Help lost guests and new employees by escorting them to their destination.

Qualifications High School Required or GED Required 3-4 years experience as Environmental Services Aide.

Montefiore Nyack Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Nyack Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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