Job Information
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Lead Housekeeping in Tacoma, Washington
Overview
In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.
CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
Leads the work of Environmental Services employees in the absence of the supervisor. Maintains the Hospital’s environment to be clean and safe. Displays mission, vision and values of the Hospital by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior towards patients, physicians, visitors, volunteers and other employees.
Essential Job Functions:
Capable of performing job responsibilities in the EVS Tech and EVS Tech Specialist classifications.
Follows infection control/prevention practices and safety practices in all activities.
Activities include: leading the work of others, scheduling, coordinating shift change activities, assigning work to others, cleaning floors; damp dusting furniture and fixtures; making and cleaning patient beds; cleaning and emptying ash urns and waste receptacles; washing windows, walls, ceilings, vents and lights; changing light bulbs; performing non-routine floor care duties (buffing, shampooing, etc.); inspecting and replace curtains and cubicles; checking and stocking soap and paper supplies; hauling out trash; moving furniture; and using various cleaning equipment, carts and products.
Requires leadership responsibilities and ability to team build and motivate employees. Requires a normal, responsive relationship indicating sensitivity to other people. Must maintain as confidential information accidentally gained in the process of doing one’s own work. Must demonstrate the ability to cooperate with others.
Job Knowledge/Abilities
Requires self-discipline to perform work specifically assigned.
Requires a display of personal attitude, courtesy and appearance for others to look favorably on the institution (much contact with public).
Requires understanding of either verbal or written communications and instructions. Must be able to interpret written warnings as posted on doorways and chemicals. Requires use of judgment making decisions adherent to standards.
Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Requires continuous contact with cleaning solutions.
Requires a normal, responsive relationship indicating sensitivity to other people. Must maintain as confidential any information accidentally gained in the process of working. Must demonstrate the ability to cooperate with others
Qualifications
Education/Work Experience Requirements
High School diploma or GED preferred. Previous healthcare experience preferred
Pay Range
$17.95 - $24.67 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.