Lead Environmental Services Aide

Holy Cross; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Free onsite parking

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a Lead Environmental Service Aide for the day shift. The role leads housekeeping tasks in the hospital's Environmental Services Department, ensuring timely, courteous, and safe service for patients, visitors, and staff.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 2 to 4 years of environmental services experience, ability to read, write, and communicate in English, and capability to work independently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions in writing and orally.
• Ability to read and write information in English regarding Duty list, Instructional information, and policies and procedures.
• Ability to use alphanumeric pager and telephone.
• Customer service core competencies for dealing with patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
• Able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead housekeeping tasks using cleaning techniques and equipment.
• Responsible for timely, courteous, and competent services for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Accepts additional assignments to provide service excellence to patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
• May be assigned to receive guidance from the Nursing Department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading/Writing

Customer service

Independent worker

Pager/telephone use

English comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Details

Job Title: Lead Environmental Service Aide

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift (7:00 am - 3:30 pm, with every other weekend rotation)

Location: Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, MD

Position Purpose

The Lead Environmental Service Aide (housekeeping) performs, assists in assignment of, and ensures quality of housekeeping duties for the hospital's Environmental Services Department. As a "Lead Environmental Service Aide" you will:

• Lead Environmental Service Aide is guided by basic knowledge of cleaning techniques and procedures, operation and use of department equipment and supplies.
• Responsible for the timely, courteous, and competent services rendered in a safe manner for patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
• Accepts additional assignments related to support functions as is needed to provide service excellence to patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
• May also be assigned at times to receive guidance and instruction from the Nursing Department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required
• Knowledge: Ability to read and comprehend instructions in writing and orally.
• Skills: Ability to read and write information in English regarding Duty list, Instructional information, and policies and procedures.
• Skills: Ability to use alphanumeric pager and telephone.
• Customer service core competencies for ability to deal directly with patients, their families, visitors, and hospital staff.
• Able to work independently.

Experience

2 to 4 years of environmental services experience required.

Equipment

Good physical condition and a general ability to work with hand and power tools. Able to work independently.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $18.11 - $25.35. Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.

About the Hospital

Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all. Referral Rewards Program Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George's, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health's high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.