Lead Housekeeper

The Opportunity :

Saint Lukes South Hospital in Overland Park is currently looking for a n EVS Team Lead to be responsible for the cleanliness of our facility. As a member of the Environmental Services Department, you will be instrumental in fighting against hospital infection. Our priority is patient care in that we interact with patients daily and have the opportunity to bring something positive to their day to ensure Saint Lukes is The Best Place To Get Care, The Best Place To Give Care.

The Shift:

• Full time position

• Five day work week

• Shift times - 3:00 pm-1130pm

• Work week Monday to Friday

• Rotating weekends (Every other weekend)

The Work:

• Managing and completing tasks associated with day-to-day operations.

• Responsible for the supervision of housekeepers and ensuring their areas are cleaned and maintained properly.

• May conduct area inspections.

• Assign staff and document sign-in sheets as to the area scheduled.

• Communicate and share any issues, assignments or tasks to be handled by the incoming staff.

• Share needs, issues, and strategies for each week. Responsible for making sure all tools, equipment, keys and pagers are accounted for and cleaned at shift end.

• Perform all housekeeper tasks and train staff members.

• Must know the 8-step cleaning method, all chemicals, and the use of all equipment. Is professional and courteous and displays good communication skills.

• Accountable for cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms, bathrooms, floors, and offices.

• Removing trash, wiping surfaces, and any other tasks related to cleaning.

• During the evening shift you will be responsible for room discharges, cleaning offices, meeting room set-ups, and OR end-of-day cleaning.

• Each housekeeper is responsible for their own trash/linen/bio removal and must be able to lift 50lbs.

• Is also responsible for other duties that may be assigned.

We are looking for someone that is excited about working with people and have a positive attitude, strong customer service skills, willingness to work, flexible, able to work without any guidance, eager to learn, not afraid to ask questions, can be on your feet all day, and a team player.

Why Saint Lukes?

• Minimum starting rates of $19.00 / hour

• Evening and Weekend Shift Differential

• Saint Lukes offers competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees, click here to find out more.

• We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard.

• We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals.

• We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve.

Benefits:

• Health, Vision and Dental

• Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans

• Flex and Health Savings Accounts

• Tuition and Education Reimbursement

• Various other voluntary benefits available

• Retirement options

• Clinical Advancement Program Shared Governance, Unit Based Project, Career Advancement

Applicable Experience:

The best place to get care. The best place to give care . Saint Lukes 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Lukes means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

J oin the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.