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Environmental Services Representative Lead

Min Experience

2 years

Location

Solvang, California, United States

JobType

full-time

About the job

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Overview

About the role

Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital seeks an Environmental Services Representative Lead for their Environmental Services department responsible for productive housekeeping work which shall include, but not be limited to, patient area cleaning, discharge and terminal cleaning, and hands-on training for housekeeping employees. Acts as the administrator for the bed planning software on each shift, to ensure all standards are met.

Responsibilities

This is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any job, with related instruction given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Works under the direction of the Environmental Services Supervisors with authority over all personnel assigned. Issues instructions and guidance, and takes corrective action when necessary. (20%)
Responsible for managing the EVS functions of the bed management software during the shift and overseeing staff assignments and workflow to ensure all requests are fulfilled in a timely manner. (20%)
Ensures that areas of responsibility are maintained in an acceptable manner, including all equipment used by employees. Works closely with each member of Environmental Services staff and staff assigned to ensure optimum cleaning results and strict adherence to prescribed policy. (10%)
Ensures that all employees are under area of responsibility are knowledgeable concerning all equipment and supplies. And that all employees receive the necessary training before beginning work in an area. (10%)
Actively involved in conducting Quality Control Inspections as assigned by the EVS Supervisors, which includes, but is not limited to, responsibility for records pertaining to daily room turn times, ATP testing, etc. (10%)
Demonstrates professionalism, communication, and compassion with regard for human dignity. Maintains the highest standards of conduct in hospitality, excellence, appearance, attitude, respect and teamwork. Uses best judgment in all interactions with customers which includes patients, families, coworkers, Medical Staff, community members and all other persons. Establishes and maintains good rapport and communication with the hospital staff. (10%)
It is understood that the lead person will spend all time available when not actively engaged in productive housekeeping tasks on the floors working with and improving the employees? performance. (10%)
Demonstrates knowledge of and follows all safety practices, standard precautions, principles of electrical, fire and life safety procedures. Demonstrates initiative and self-improvement in job knowledge and skills. Participates in department quality improvement activities. (10%)

Qualifications

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

Technical Requirements:

Minimum: Basic computer skills. Knowledge of cleaning a large facility.

Years of Related Work Experience:

Minimum: 2 year of housekeeping experience.
Preferred: Housekeeping experience in a healthcare facility. 1-year supervisory experience

Company

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.

Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter.

If you're already a Cottage Health employee, please apply on this link only.

About the company

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is a community hospital in the city of Santa Barbara, California. It is owned and operated by the Cottage Health System.

Skills

Bed management software

General cleaning equipment

Office computer tools