Environmental Services Lead

UnityPoint Health is seeking an Environmental Services Lead in Dubuque, IA, for a full-time evening position. The role involves acting as a Floor Tech and Housekeeper, managing cleaning operations, providing training, and overseeing staff. The position requires adherence to department policies and involves using various cleaning equipment. UnityPoint Health emphasizes a supportive culture, competitive benefits, and community involvement.
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Why UnityPoint Health?

Commitment to our Team – We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.

Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
• You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.
• We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.

Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org

Overview:

Environmental Services Lead

Evenings, 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm, for 80 hours per pay period. Holiday and weekend rotation

Full-Time

The Environmental Services Lead acts as a working member of the team following the position description requirements of a Floor Tech and Housekeeper. The position is expected to follow all department policies and procedures and can complete any 2nd shift schedule within the department as needs indicate. This position will require opening/closing the 2nd shift in the absence of supervisory staff. This position will be asked to provide orientation/training to new associates and/or follow up for competencies on staff on an on-going basis. All work is to be done in accordance with the standard procedures of the Environmental Services Department in accordance with the hospital objectives. This position may be assigned to manage the EPIC bed tracking system and monitor cleaning progress. Will use cleaning equipment which may include rotos, automatic floor machines, carpet extractors, vacuums, wall washing equipment, cardboard bailer, Xenex robot and other necessary cleaning equipment and supplies. This position is responsible for directing Floor Care Specialists, and Housekeepers in areas assigned in addition to performing cleaning functions.

Responsibilities:

Education
• The associate is aware of hospital and department compliance for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of department or hospital administrative staff.
• Successfully completes hospital-wide orientation, annual hospital competencies and department/unit specific competencies.
• For the safety of our patients and co-workers, Finley Hospital requires seasonal and job-related vaccinations. This is reviewed regularly during periodic health assessments.
• Promote the philosophy, programs and initiatives of Finley Hospital and the Environmental Services Department.

Customer Service
• Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the hospital’s commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public, patients and staff in a positive, professional manner which promotes Finley’s services.
• Must have a clear understanding of expected productivity to assure department associates are working at required pace.
• Must have a basic understanding of EPIC bed tracking system and be able to assign beds to staff.

Key Accountability
• Provide total room cleaning on annual basis and recordkeeping of completed rooms.
• Report to scene of each fire or fire drill.
• Directs staff as assigned in absence of supervisor. Assign work, respond to requests and assures completion.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned as work is expected to vary with changing needs and priorities.
• Provides feedback to Supervisor on performance of staff assigned and activities within the department as they affect operations.
• Coaching for improvement is expected although does not have authority to discipline associates.
• Conduct daily inspections to monitor quality and initiate work requests for necessary repairs.
• Maintain assigned equipment for cleanliness and have repairs made when needed.
• Coordinate work of associates in assigned areas of responsibility.

Qualifications:

Education:
• Must be at least 18 years old

Experience:
• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English
• One year of experience in an Environmental Services position is preferred