Job Abstract

This Full-time Opportunity will work 80 hours bi-weekly.

Evening Shift - 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm, including Every Other Weekend

Additional Pay for Shift Differential

Benefit Package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability,

403B Retirement Savings Program and Paid Time Off.

Job Summary

Lead EHS Assistant is responsible for assisting the Shift Supervisor, Operations Manager and Director in organizing and coordinating the activities of EHS personnel to ensure that clean, orderly, attractive conditions are maintained throughout the hospital. In absence of the Shift Supervisor, the Lead Assistant will operate and run the shift. When the Shift Supervisor is operating the shift, Lead EHS Assistant will also maintain a duty list assignment and/or complete special assignments and /or projects as assigned.

The Lead EHS Assistant Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to report for assigned shift on time, ability to complete assigned tasks (after training), and ability to consistently complete full shift as assigned
• Must be able (after training) to demonstrate ability to start and coordinate EHS shift operations, to include starting shift, delegating assignments, following up to be assured all duty lists are being completed, touring all areas of Hospital making corrective action as necessary, coordinating discharge cleaning, training new EHS Assistant, recommending disciplinary action as necessary, completing Quality Assurance inspections throughout the hospital, and closing out the shift
• In absence of EHS Assistant, will be assigned Duty List and/or special projects to complete
• Must be able to Lead and motivate personnel to accomplish desired quality of work and to resolve problems related to patient and/or staff complaints associated with Environmental Services
• Must be able (after training) to demonstrate skills and knowledge in thoroughly performing 10-step cleaning process in all areas of assignment. Attention to detail with the ability to properly and consistently complete this process and to complete assigned Duty List
• Must be able to work with and understand use of cleaning equipment to include aides cart, bucket, wringers, commercial vacuums, wet mops, dry mops, wall washing equipment and any other necessary equipment, tools, chemicals and supplies
• Performs related services such as bed moves, cleaning of IV Poles and Pumps, cleaning of portable potties, stocking of supplies, etc.
• Must respond rapidly and with a sense of urgency to emergencies, special needs, stat discharge cleanings, spills, etc.
• Must maintain and demonstrate excellent verbal and oral communication skills in order to effectively, cheerfully, and supportively interact with employees, patients, patient’s families, visitors and customers
• Must be able to work without close supervision
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• One to two years’ experience in housekeeping or service work, preferably in a Healthcare Facility

Physical Demands:

Medium-Heavy Work – Lifting up to 75 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 35 pounds while walking. Pushing or pulling up to 115 pounds infrequently or greater than 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour).

Ergonomic Risk Factors:

Repetition: Repeating the same motion over and over again places stress on the muscles and tendons. The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated, the speed of the movement, the required force and muscles involved.

Forceful Exertion: The amount of physical effort required to perform a task (such as moving patients) or to maintain control of equipment or tools. The amount of force depends on the type of grip, the weight of an object or person, body posture, the type of activity and the duration of the task.

Awkward Posture: Posture is the position your body is in and its effect on the muscle groups that are involved in the physical activity. Awkward postures include repeated or prolonged reaching, twisting, bending, kneeling, squatting, working overhead with your hands or arms, or holding fixed positions.

Contact Stress: Pressing the body hard on sharp edges can result in placing too much pressure on nerves, tendons, and blood vessels. For example, using the palm of your hand to hit or stick objects can increase risk of musculoskeletal disorders.

Working Conditions:

1. Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk: Category A – WILL have exposure to blood or body fluids.
2. Must be able to work with acidic, alkaline and solvent chemicals using proper procedures and specified personal protection equipment (PPE)

Reporting Relationship:

Reports directly to an EHS Shift Supervisor. May report directly to the EHS Operations Manager or EHS Director in the absence of the EHS Shift Supervisor. Receives oversight, training, direction and leadership from the EHS shift Supervisor, EHS Operations Manager, and/or EHS Director