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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Environmental Services Lead

Environmental Services (Healthcare)Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBurlington, WI, USA$20.80 - $31.20

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least one year of housekeeping experience.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Good communication skills, including the ability to communicate instructions.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Ability to work with all levels of personnel.
  • Ability to work as part of a team, demonstrate flexibility, cooperate, and learn.
  • Self-motivation and initiative.
  • Knowledge of environmental services products and equipment.
  • Ability to perform medium lifting: up to 35 pounds occasionally, 10 to 15 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
  • Ability to walk, stand, bend, and climb throughout the workday.
  • Potential exposure to hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

  • Lead co-workers in the day-to-day operations of the Environmental Services department program.
  • Plan job assignments, projects, and activities with supervisory staff.
  • Verify that Environmental Services staff complete assigned duties and tasks according to department procedures.
  • Assist with scheduling Environmental Services staff and adjust the daily schedule to ensure proper staffing in all areas.
  • Perform Environmental Services Technician functions and know the positions and responsibilities within the department.
  • Participate in hazardous materials, spill, and disaster plans; assist with competencies; monitor bed tracking, lunches, and breaks; liaise between Environmental Services and customers or staff; coordinate projects and setups; assist with room inspections, including high-touch areas; issue keys, pagers, and equipment; and suggest work improvements.
  • Assist with training and introducing new equipment and cleaning methods by demonstrating techniques and procedures.
  • Inspect equipment and supplies for cleanliness and possible damage to ensure readiness for the next shift, and maintain equipment.
  • Communicate associate performance, conduct, and issues to leadership.
  • Work to improve patient and customer satisfaction scores and satisfy customer needs.
  • Maintain a courteous and pleasant attitude toward patients, families, and other contacts; present the department positively; use the appropriate chain of command to resolve complaints and grievances; and maintain confidential patient and departmental information.
  • Use AIDET with internal and external customers.
  • Identify and resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively when dealing with fellow associates.
  • Provide a positive, supportive attitude to patient families and other personnel in emergency and non-emergency situations.
  • Demonstrate tact when dealing with other hospital personnel.
  • Train associates and assist with the department orientation process.
  • Maintain applicable licenses and certificates and fulfill operating-unit competencies and required training.

Desired Qualifications

  • Leadership experience is preferred.

About the Company

Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with a network of hospitals, clinics, and providers. It delivers a broad range of medical services using current techniques and ongoing research, coordinated through clinical integration. The organization offers financial advocacy and assistance to help uninsured or underinsured patients manage hospital bills. Its goal is to improve patient care and expand access by combining high-quality medical services, financial support, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1976

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