UnityPoint-St Luke's Hospital

Full-Time Evenings

2:30pm-11:00pm

This leader position ensures that the basic day to day operation of the department is achieved.  Schedules and supervises work activities of housekeeping staff to ensure facilities are kept in a clean and orderly condition.  Assigns duties.  Inspects and corrects any deficiencies in the cleaning process as well as communication to the department Director/Manager is current and correct.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. 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.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. 

Program Management

• Ensures compliance with safety and sanitation standards, completes monthly inspections of all department areas and enters results in CMMS.
• Communicates with customers, visitors and staff and investigates complaints regarding housekeeping service and equipment and takes corrective action to ensure concerns are addressed and corrected.
• Inventories stock to ensure adequate supplies are available.
• Makes recommendations for improving service and ensuring more efficient operations.
• Provides on-going coaching and counseling as needed.
• Inspects and evaluates physical condition of establishment
• Submits to management recommendations for painting, repairs, furnishings, relocation of equipment, and reallocation of space.
• Investigates new and improved cleaning instruments and methods.
• Assists with WebTMA requests, ensuring work is performed and costs are posted for all tickets submitted.
• Responds to calls to ensure patient safety and satisfaction is upheld with regards to facility cleanliness.

Operational/Financial Management

• Ensures cost effective use of resources by identifying and implementing changes related to staff allocation and assignment, and patient/department supplies.
• Ensures compliance with quality assurance, safety practices, policies and recordkeeping standards.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of policies and procedures.
• Participates in the implementation of business plans for the area.
• Assists with annual budget by tracking expenses and providing input for future budget needs.
• Monitors team member payroll for accurate and efficient processing.
• Works closely with the Manager of Environmental Services to identify other key areas of concern, i.e. supply budget, overtime budget, key competencies, etc.

Personnel Management

• Prioritizes and coordinates daily work activities.
• Provides leadership and guidance by sharing expertise with others.
• Develops and monitors work schedules on a daily/weekly/monthly basis to ensure each area in the facility has appropriate staffing. Guides and trains new team members to ensure proper techniques are being utilized and patient safety and team member safety are being upheld.Conducts employee performance management duties including completion and delivery of performance evaluations, setting goals, dissemination of information, coaching, addressing performance issues/routine correction actions, and recommending termination of employment.
• Submits notifications for personnel actions (e.g., status changes, terminations).
• Provides on-going coaching and counseling as needed.
• Participates in selection, hiring, and salary recommendations.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent or higher level of post-secondary education.
• General knowledge of housekeeping functions.
• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
• Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Advanced analytical skills
• Able to supervise 20-30 employees
• Advanced Customer Service skills
• Able to deal with multiple tasks daily
• Able to work without supervision
• Able to meet set department goals in regard to cleanliness, attendance and various regulatory agencies
• Thorough knowledge of materials, implements, and devices used in building cleaning operations
• Ability to plan, assign, supervise and inspect the work of housekeeping personnel
• Ability to instruct new employees in custodial techniques
• Knowledge of proper chemical handling and MSD Data Sheets
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.