POSITION SUMMARY:



This position is responsible for leading and working with the Housekeeping staff in performing daily routine environmental functions according to established departmental practices and standards. This position performs all levels of the Housekeeping task and assists or replaces Housekeeping staff when needed. The Lead Housekeeper supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service to co-workers, patients and visitors.



The Lead Housekeeper, when required, cleans patient rooms and general areas, makes beds, removes trash, distributes and removes linen, performs floor care, in occupied and unoccupied areas. The Lead performs cycle cleaning, inventories and orders supplies, and any other special duties as directed.



Through effective communications and cooperative teamwork, the Lead Housekeeper provides assistance to the Manager(s), Supervisor(s), Lead(s) and staff as necessary, and responds to all codes according to departmental policies and procedures. The Lead Housekeeper responds to staff, patient and visitor inquiries in a professional and courteous manner.



QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent required; ability to read, write, and speak English required.



EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3 years experience in Environmental Services or Housekeeping within a health care environment required.



PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

Demonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position.



WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous substances, and potential injury.

Physical demands include but are not limited to excessive walking, standing, and lifting up to approximately 50 lbs.



The Assessment and Evaluation Tool lists the essential functions of this position.



REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

This position reports directly to the Housekeeping Supervisor and provides direction to the Housekeeper.



The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.