Education:
High school diploma or equivalent education is required. A combination of education and experience will be considered
Experience:
2 years of Housekeeping experience is required. Supervisory/leadership experience is strongly preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position will be considered
Skills:
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills Strong knowledge of and proficiency in all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements
• Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); ability to use all relevant electronic and communication devices
• Ability to present self in a highly professional manner to others and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect
• Ability to maintain a professional relationship with coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers and client representatives
• Ability to provide clear directions and respond accordingly to employees
• Ability to coordinate the routine responsibilities of staff and resources
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to communicate, both written and oral, with a diverse employee group and all levels of management
• Ability to demonstrate compliance with department policies and procedures as well all regulatory requirements
Patient & Workplace Safety:
Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties.Patient Population:
Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Serves as a working lead, coordinating activities of environmental service employees engaged in cleaning and disinfection
• Performs duties of an Environmental Service Associate, including but not limited to heavy cleaning as required
• Ensure patient, procedure and surgical room compliance inspections and observations
• Monitor and track Hand Hygiene compliance and all other EVS services SOW
• Assists in ensuring a safe working environment throughout the facility for all employees
• Conduct patient engagement interviews for housekeeping services and potential service recovery needs to
• Improve Press Ganey Patient Experience scores
• Monitoring employee productivity and provides suggestions for increased service or productivity
• Train, schedule, coach supervise and motivate support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established
• standards and consistent with GBMC HealthCare System core values
• Assists in providing guidance to staff to ensure work assignments and cleaning schedules are followed as outlined for
• Respective shift/area
• Communicates and documents operational concerns
• Maintain adequate cleaning inventory for department/unit use
• Assists in structuring work functions to ensure proper staff and resource utilization functions include environmental services,
• waste disposal and meeting room set-ups
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated; participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and
• hazard assessments
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner
• Applies knowledge of department policies and procedures, and utilizes a general understanding of other departments’ functions
• Adapts procedures, processes, tools, equipment and techniques to meet the requirements of the position
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:
Respect
I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.
Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities
Excellence
I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.
Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
Actively pursues learning and self-development
Pays attention to detail; follows through
Accountability
I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.
Sets a positive, professional example for others
Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
Reports to work regularly and on time
Teamwork
I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.
Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others
Ethical Behavior
I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.
Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers
Results
I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.
Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently
COVID-19 Vaccination
All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.
Equal Employment Opportunity
GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.