Lead Housekeeper

Requirements

• One (1) year of related experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of related experience, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Bilingual .
• Duties and Responsibilities : The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list . Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
• Completes weekly projects as designated by the supervisor. Coordinates all project work assigned by management for shift(s ), and communicates progress of work with other shift leads. Reports any equipment problems to supervisor.
• Makes sure employees are properly equipped and supplied with the necessary items to complete their tasks.
• Follows proper procedures concerning infection control, chemical control, hazardous waste disposal and handling.
• Follows proper work safety practices and body mechanics.
• Performs beginning and end of shift check-in, and rounds through facility.
• Operates of heavy duty electrical equipment: wet vacuums, extractors, buffers, floor machines, auto scrubbers, upholstery machines, pressure washers and upright vacuums.
• Participates in accurate inventory and record keeping concerning laundry services. Communicates to manager when supplies are needed.
• Performs other duties as required e.g. marking linen; cleaning the linen areas; washing/drying mops, rags, lab coats, cubicle curtains, kitchen linens, etc.
• Performs the following as needed during functions: setting up of furniture, distribution and set-up of audio visual equipment, and general cleaning, before or after functions.
• Successfully completes competency assessment. Answers questions concerning policies and procedures while in the work environment.
• Works in open positions when necessary to assure all areas have adequate coverage .
• Allocate resources to provide coverage thought the facility.
• Conducts quality insurance inspections and ensures corrective action as required based on minimum QA score.
• Coordinates and executes small furniture moves, and room setups in a timely manner .
• Conducts monthly employee safety committee meetings, and monthly department safety inspections.
• Maintains composure and professionalism during difficult situations .
• About Lowell General
• Magnet Designation:
• The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) honored Lowell General Hospital with Magnet Recognition for excellence in n

Benefits

Additional Information

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. Why Join Us? At Tufts Medicine - Lowell General Hospital , we're more than a health system - we're a community of the brightest minds and the biggest hearts in healthcare. We combine academic innovation with compassion and community. Our Environmental Services Workers are a critical part of our team and our hospital. Lowell General Hospital is a great place to work - with a family friendly culture, competitive salaries, and great benefits . If that excites you, then you belong with us. Job Overview Under the direction of the Supervisor/Site Manager, this position performs a variety of housekeeping and administrative tasks and assists in the supervision of housekeeping employees in the absence of the supervisor. This position coordinates the department daily tasks, among frontline employees, and ensure a clean, safe environment. This position is responsible for room inspections, coordinating scheduled floor care, shift lineup coverage, inter-department customer relations, and supervision of bed tracking. This position will also perform various other tasks to aid the shift they are assigned to by the ES department . Including covering shift positions when the department has scheduling constraints. Job Description

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