King's Daughters Medical Center Ashland , KY 41105
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JOB SUMMARY Supervises the Environmental Services program to ensure clean, orderly and attractive conditions throughout the Medical Center, assures ample supply of clean linen and manages the hazardous waste program. DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS# Supervises housekeeping staff to ensure cleanliness of Medical Center.
Overall performance rating of below indicated essential job duties: Plans work schedules to ensure adequate service. Makes daily rounds to coordinate cleaning activities through subordinates.
Inspects and evaluates physical condition throughout the Medical Center to identify sub-standard cleaning practices. Submits to Environmental Services Leader recommendations for painting, repairs and furnishings. Routinely inventories supplies and equipment.
Implements new and improved cleaning instruments and methods. Identifies needs and recommends new furnishings and applicable equipment. Oversees new employee orientation and training in housekeeping responsibilities.
Responds to customer complaints in a timely manner. Assists Leader in maintaining all JCAHO, OSHA and EPA compliance records. EDUCATION/LICENSE/#CERTIFICATIONS/OTHER REQUIREMENTS Minimum requirement: High school diploma or GED Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills with superior customer service Three to Five years
Bachelor#s Degree WORKING ENVIRONMENT Frequently exposed to wet and humid conditions and extreme heat. Constantly works near moving mechanical parts.
Constantlyexposed to blood and/or body fluids and infection.# Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme cold. Occasionally exposed to risk of radiation. Frequent stress associated with management of conflict situations, deadlines, change, employee vacancy and regulatory changes.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Occasionally required to maintain in a stationary position (standing or sitting) Frequently required to walk and move about throughout the department and Medical Center. Frequently required to operate a computer and other equipment.
Frequently required to use fine motor skills to handle and operate instruments/devices Frequently required to position self in order to meet patient needs. Constantly required to lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds. Frequently required to lift and/or move items up to 25 pounds.
Occasionally required to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds. Constantly required to communicate with patients and other care team requiring talking and hearing# Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
King's Daughters Medical Center