EVS Team Lead Job Kinston area,North Carolina USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Description

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Summary:

Provides high quality, timely, professional and effective leadership, development and training to the cleaning staff. Communicates and cooperates between/among all our internal and external customers in meeting our mission of providing a clean, safe environment and outstanding customer service always.

Responsibilities:

1.
Work Organization

a. Organizes own work activities to ensure their proper completion in a timely manner

Completes tasks dispatched through EPIC/Bed tracking system, area projects and need of correction lists as assigned by supervisor
Follows area assignments
Replenish supplies, such as linens and bathroom items, paper products and sanitizer/soap
Keep storage areas and cart well-stocked, clean, tidy and stored in a secured location when not in use
Ensure all equipment is in working condition
Assists in training new EVS aide employees
Sort soiled laundry and clean linen using the correct carts, supplies, etc.

- Schedules own time effectively by assigning priorities to daily, weekly or monthly work activities
- Avoids crises through systematic planning and follow-up
- Follow all area assignments as close as possible
- Respond to changes to meet the needs of facility and customers

2.
Problem Solving

Resolve problems relating to work assignments, departmental functioning and/or departmental services in a timely and effective manner
Recognizes problems quickly and/or reviews records to identify recurrent problems
Researches questions/problems concerning the services of the department to determine possible solutions
- Identifies and uses resources available to aid in resolving problems
- Takes immediate action to correct any unsafe situation that is observed, such as water on the floor/debris on floor, etc.

3.
Ensures a safe and clean environment

Follows all safety, infection control and Housekeeping policies and procedures
Customer interviews are performed
Dust and polish furniture and equipment
Perform housekeeping duties in work area, including cleaning work surfaces and floors
Sweep/scrub the floors using brooms, mops, and using only approved cleaning solutions
Clean rugs and carpet using vacuum cleaners and shampooers
Scrub/sweep, rinse and do detail cleaning of walls, baseboards, corners and edges, doors, etc., per schedule daily or as needed
Clean and polish stainless steel as needed
Wash windows, walls ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary
Spot clean walls, door frames, and hinges daily
Operate the compactors in the correct, safe and clean manner.
Clean beds, mattress, frame, bed rails, etc. and make bed with clean linen on discharge/transfers
Clean light lens and ceiling tracks per schedule or as assigned
Receives 90% or higher on all black light quality inspections consistently.
Determines which disinfectant product to use based on signage on patient room door or notification received from nursing in other areas, etc.
- Ensures that contacts with other healthcare team members are friendly, helpful and courteous always
- Ensures all cleaning chemicals are correctly used and safe for the environment
- Ensures all cleaning activities are done at the most safe and convenient times possible for all customers
- Follows all cleaning techniques such as 7 step cleaning process.
- Must also follow all Customer service initiatives daily to have best impact possible on HCAHPS and all patients we serve
- Universal precautions and isolation procedures are followed
- Safety precautions are followed, and all waste is disposed of properly
- Ensures all patient interviews are documented; check sheets and project cards are completed, and all…