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GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

To ASSIST THE OPERATIONS MANAGER AND OR DIRECTOR WITH DAILY OPERATIONS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT. To FILL IN FOR THE OPERATIONS MANAGER AND OR DIRECTOR DURING THEIR ABSENCE. ALSO PERFORMS DUTIES OF CUSTODIAN AS NEED AND

TO TRAIN NEW STAFF MEMBERS

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.

Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.

Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.

Exercising appropriate age-specific communication skills when interacting with customers, patients, and families (i.e. courtesy, smiling).

Exercising appropriate age-specific safety practices whn interacting with customers, patients, and families (i.e. lock up cleaning cart to prevent children from accessing any chemicals).

Supervises Environmental Services staff.

Performs and documents daily inspections to evaluate job performance and cleanliness levels and follow up to ensure discrepancies are corrected.

Trains and retrains staff on cleaning procedures and uses of equipment.

Make changes to assignment as need to meet the needs of the facility.

Make requests to supplies as need

Maintains work and project records.

Responsible for maintaining the high standard of cleanliness.

Coordinates department activities with other depaltments. Performs staff evaluations and prepares necessary reports. Counsels and disciplines staff accordingly.

Practice safety awareness and ensures the same from staff.

Knowledge of proper cleaning procedure for patient rooms, offices, and all other areas.

Knowledge of floor care methods and uses of all equipment.

Knowledge of infection control policies and procedures

Knowledge of handling infectious waste, regular waste, and recycled waste.

Knowledge of using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Reports needed repairs and safety hazards.

Delegate all "STATS" requests without delay.

Adheres to hospital and department attendance guidelines.

Adheres to hospital and department health and educational requirements.

Attends, and sometimes conducts department meetings Conducts department in-services

Knowledge of Safety Plan, Fire Plan, Disaster Plan, and other DCH codes.

Communicates with Operations Manager or Director on areas that need clarification or guidance.

Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Effectively administers performance management system including: developmental feedback goal setting assesses competency progressive discipline

Strong knowledge of and effective in administering hospital policies and procedures.

Responsible for sound management of human resources.

Makes and implements decisions compatible with organizational goals.

Maintains composure, effectiveness, and flexibility under pressure.

Supervises the following job classes:

Housekeeping

Laundry Aide

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

—High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; oi equivalent combination of education and experience.

— Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

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