Lead Housekeeper-EVS-Full Time Evenings
UHS
Summary
The Lead Housekeeper is responsible for:
Job description
EVS - Lead Housekeeper
The Lead Housekeeper is responsible for:
- Regularly plans, organizes, directs, and controls the work flow in the EVS department and keeps supervisor informed of deviations from regular schedule.
- Assists on the job training for EVS staff and New Hires to ensure they become familiar with the responsibilities in the use of new equipment and cleaning methods.
- Demonstrates a cost-conscious awareness of time usage: continually strives to make the best use of time during the assigned shift through careful coordination of daily tasks.
- Oversees the ordering and distribution of linen so that established par levels are maintained to meet patient care needs.
- Consistently recognizes the overall function of the hospital in view of total patient care: considers the entire scope and ramifications of each situation.
- Has workable knowledge of all schedules and procedures in the Environmental Services Department.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements/Licenses:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Vocational trade school training or on-the-job training to become familiar with all hospital duties and to acquire working knowledge of procedure in housekeeping preferred.
- Experience in a lead/supervisory position related to Environmental Services preferred.
- Knowledge of cleaning procedures, record keeping, adjustment, and maintenance of power equipment.
- Minimum of 1 year Hospital Environmental Services work experience required.
- Knowledge and understanding of Environmental Services standards, procedures, and functions.
- Has basic math skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and is able to read and write in English.
- Ability to interact with patients, visitors, and all levels of hospital employees in an appropriate manner.
- Good to excellent communication skills.
- Availability to work variable hours and variable schedules including weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of 1 year Hospital Environmental Services work experience required
- Knowledge of cleaning procedures, record keeping, adjustment, and maintenance of power equipment
- Knowledge and understanding of Environmental Services standards, procedures, and functions
- Basic math skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
- Able to read and write in English
- Ability to interact with patients, visitors, and all levels of hospital employees in an appropriate manner
- Good to excellent communication skills
- Availability to work variable hours and variable schedules including weekends and holidays
- Vocational trade school training or on-the-job training preferred
- Experience in a lead/supervisory position related to Environmental Services preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Growth and development opportunities
- Challenging work environment
- Competitive compensation
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.