LEAD HOUSEKEEPER at Central Valley Specialty Hospital – Modesto, California

POSITION SUMMARY

Every effort has been made to keep your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that they are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position of the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, visitor, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
• Must not pose a direct threat to safety and health of other individuals in the workplace.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with schedules and supervises other housekeeping staff.
• Assist with training, supervise and monitor the quality of work of other housekeeping staff.
• Assist with assigning housekeeping staff their duties and inspects work for conformance to quality of cleanliness.
• Monitor order and stock the Clean Linen room with ample amount of linen per title 22.
• Will monitor patient rooms to be cleaned immediately and will follow up to assure rooms have been cleaned when doing rounding.
• Assists with coordinating work activities among housekeeping staff.
• Performs cleaning duties in cases of emergency or staff shortage.
• Examines housekeeping equipment to determine need of repairs or replacement and make recommendation to manager.
• Assists with and conducts orientation training and in-service training to explain policies, work procedures, and to demonstrate use and maintenance of equipment.
• Makes recommendations to improve service and ensure more efficient operation.
• Report daily to the manager.
• Informs the manager of all activities and any needs prior to the shift’s end.
• Shall stay “on property” at any time the manager has the day off and is responsible for operations of the hospital during this time.
• Assist in screening of job applicants, new employees and recommends promotions, and dismissal.