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Duties &
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Job Summary
Directs and administers the housekeeping program to maintain the hospital environment in a sanitary, attractive and orderly condition.
Duties
- Establishes standards and work procedures for the housekeeping staff in accordance with the policies of the hospital.
- Plans work schedules and assigns hours and areas of work to ensure adequate service for all areas of the hospital.
- Directs and administers the housekeeping program to maintain the hospital environment in a sanitary, attractive and orderly condition
- Interviews, selects, hires, evaluates and terminates personnel
- Responsible for training and supervising all personnel
- Inspects and evaluates the physical condition of the hospital and all outside account areas; recommends painting, repairs, furnishing and refurnishing, relocation of equipment, and re-allocation of space to improve sanitation, appearance, and efficiency
- Reports any unsafe conditions
- Investigates and evaluates new housekeeping supplies and equipment
- Prepares budgets, work reports, and other administrative guides
- Inventories housekeeping supplies and equipment, selects new or replacement supplies and equipment
- Is responsible for maintaining the records of the Environmental Services Department
- Responsible for assigning quality assurance checks as assigned
- In emergencies, called upon to perform all aspects of the environmental services positions
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Basic knowledge of word processing programs, spreadsheets, email platforms and other communication tools
- Must be able to follow oral and written instructions
- Must be able to work with little or no supervision
Organizational Expectations
- Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.
- Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
- Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.
- Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols.
- Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.
- Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.
- Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.
- Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.
- Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
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