Lead Housekeeper

The University of Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Liberty, MO, seeks a Lead Housekeeper for the 10:00 PM–6:30 AM shift to guide the EVS team and ensure high standards of cleanliness and safety.

You will train staff, coordinate daily tasks, and serve as a resource for frontline employees while communicating with supervisors to support hospital operations.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Knowledge Requirements Basic computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist EVS Supervisors and Manager with day-to-day operations of the EVS Department.
• Trains and coaches current and new staff to meet department and organization standards.
• Communicates instructions from supervisor to housekeeping staff while providing back-up coverage.
• Ensures staff complete daily tasks and responds promptly to communications (pages/radio).
• Acts as a resource for employees and management in the absence of the Supervisor.
• Maintains supplies, equipment storage areas, and responds to issues immediately to supervisor.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title Lead Housekeeper Nights - Full Time Liberty Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest

THIS POSTING IS FOR A 3RD SHIFT NEED FROM 10PM to 6:30AM. Please only apply if interested in that shift, thank you! The Lead Housekeeper assists the EVS Manager by performing any job in the department and leading co-workers in performing their assignments, especially the training of new employees. A Lead Housekeeper is a role model in technical skills, behavior, and compliance with department processes. The Lead Housekeeper can be assigned to various roles and tasks, which can differ daily, to assist in the successful completion of daily operations of the EVS/Housekeeping Department. The Lead Housekeeper must understand and be effective with having responsibility for communicating instructions from the supervisor to the housekeeping staff, without having authority to enforce compliance from the staff. Lead Housekeepers are expected to always exhibit the highest work standards, attendance, behavior, and work ethic even when not performing lead activities.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. Assist the Supervisors and Manager with the day to day operations of the EVS Department. Follows the hospital’s professional standards. Can perform all other department jobs as listed in their job descriptions (this may or may not include floor maintenance or floor project work). Ensures that Housekeepers are responding appropriately and in a timely manner to all communication methods including pages and/or radio messages. Ensures that Housekeepers complete their assigned daily tasks. Serve as additional back-up to perform all daily tasks of Housekeepers. Serves as a resource for employees and management in the absence of the Supervisor. Brings ideas/concerns to the Supervisor and participates in department decision-making. Trains and coaches current and new staff to meet department and organization standards. Other duties may be assigned as required.

• checking out/in keys, pagers
• cleaning cloths and mops and cleaning carts
• distributing/collecting chemicals, equipment, paper and plastic supplies
• monitoring Soiled Linen Collection area during, and at end, of shift
• working knowledge of basic floor care equipment (vacuums, dustmops, carpets)
• conducting 2-3 checks on staff in assigned area
• checking and responding to email daily
• helping to maintain supply rooms, chemical rooms and equipment storage areas
• assisting staff with equipment, reporting any issues immediately to the supervisor
• immediately reporting all employee issues and concerns to the Manager/Supervisor
• and monitoring projects and assignments during shift

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Preferred Education and Experience

High School Graduate or GED. Knowledge Requirements Basic computer proficiency.

Important Information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

Employment With the Health System Conditions

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.

Job Requisition ID: R-51346