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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-timeMilwaukee, WI, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience, including at least 1 year in housekeeping.
  • Leadership experience is preferred.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Good communication and organizational skills, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to communicate instructions.
  • Maintain applicable licenses and certificates, fulfill operating-unit competencies, and complete required training.
  • Be able to work with all levels of personnel, demonstrate flexibility, maintain a positive attitude, cooperate, learn, show self-motivation and initiative, and demonstrate written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of environmental services products and equipment; potential exposure to hazardous materials.
  • Ability to perform job duties involving walking, standing, bending, climbing, and lifting up to 35 pounds occasionally, 10 to 15 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.

Responsibilities

  • Lead co-workers in the day-to-day operations of the Environmental Services department program.
  • Plan job assignments, projects, and activities in coordination with supervisory staff.
  • Verify that Environmental Services staff complete assigned duties and tasks according to procedures.
  • Assist with scheduling Environmental Services staff and adjust daily schedules to ensure appropriate staffing in all areas.
  • Perform Environmental Services Technician functions and know the positions and responsibilities within the department.
  • Participate in hazardous-material, spill, and disaster plans; assist with competencies; monitor bed tracking, lunches, and breaks; act as a liaison between Environmental Services and customers or staff; coordinate projects and setups; assist with room and high-touch inspections; 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 damage and ensure equipment is ready for the next shift.
  • Communicate associate performance, conduct, and issues to leadership.
  • Work to satisfy customer needs, improve patient and customer satisfaction, and maintain a courteous and pleasant attitude with patients, families, and other contacts.
  • Use the appropriate chain of command to resolve complaints and grievances; maintain confidential patient and departmental information; present the department positively; use AIDET with internal and external customers; identify and resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively; support patients, families, and personnel in emergency and non-emergency situations; and use tact with hospital personnel.
  • Train associates and assist with the department orientation process.

Desired Qualifications

  • Leadership experience.

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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