Job Summary
The Environmental Services Lead plays a pivotal role in overseeing the environmental services staff within a healthcare setting. This position involves assigning tasks, coordinating cleaning processes through NaviCare, addressing requests from the hospital, and overseeing operations and issues that arise during weekends. The individual will also execute various environmental services functions, prioritizing patient safety and confidentiality.
Responsibilities
- Direct and manage the work of environmental services staff by allocating cleaning areas.
- Facilitate cleaning processes using NaviCare and handle requests from hospital personnel.
- Monitor weekend operations and address any concerns that may occur.
- Execute tasks related to floor care, carpet maintenance, waste disposal, and operation of autoclaves.
- Oversee the recruitment process for cleaning roles as necessary.
- Ensure a safe and confidential environment for patients.
Qualifications
- A minimum of three years of experience in healthcare environmental services, ideally in a leadership or dispatch capacity.
- A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is preferred.
- Proficiency in basic computer operations, reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
- Familiarity with floor and carpet maintenance technologies and the capacity to operate relevant cleaning equipment.
- CHEST certification is desirable to obtain within one year of employment but not mandatory.
The Christ Hospital Health Network provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
