Environmental Services Lead

UofL Health, Frazier Rehabilitation Hospital - Brownsboro

UofL Health and Lifepoint Rehabilitation (formerly Kindred) have announced a joint venture to build and operate an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.

This new 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital will be located at 5000 Chamberlain Lane, near the intersection of I-71 and I-265 in the northeast area of Jefferson County, and will serve the growing East End of Jefferson County and adjacent counties. The approximately 55,000-square-foot, two-story rehabilitation facility will have all private rooms and focus on acute rehabilitation for patients who suffer from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, complex neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions, multiple trauma, amputation and other injuries or disorders. Large multidisciplinary therapy gymnasiums will be outfitted with the latest therapeutic technologies, including augmented reality balance training, therapy bionics and a full body exoskeleton. The hospital will also include a therapeutic courtyard with exterior amenities.

UofL Health – Frazier Rehab Institute is recognized nationally as an innovator in rehab care. For more than six decades, patients from across the world have sought out Frazier Rehab for life-enhancing treatments and therapies. The new facility is expected to help manage the growing needs of the region and will free up access to the array of specialty programs at its downtown location with one common goal – helping people of all ages with disabilities reach their fullest potential in physical and cognitive functioning.

JOB SUMMARY:

Plans, organizes, coordinates and controls the activities of the Environmental Services Department. This position performs cleaning duties in the hospital in order to keep it in a clean and orderly condition.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Cleans patient rooms, restrooms, lounges, offices, corridors, walls and windows daily or as scheduled.
• Vacuums, sweeps, mops floors; replaces paper and soap products in restrooms, cleans mirrors, sinks and toilets, etc.
• Operates various types of equipment and machinery to include vacuums, hand trucks, and mini-extractors.
• Collects and remove trash from buildings each day.
• Inspects and evaluates physical condition of the hospital.
• Submits recommendations to management for painting, repairs, and furnishings, relocation of equipment and reallocation of space.
• Periodically inventories equipment and supplies.
• Investigates new and improved cleaning equipment, methods and supplies and communicates information to employees.
• Properly trains and guides EVS personnel within established policy.
• Assigns daily tasks to EVS personnel to ensure proper coverage of the hospital.
• Participates in information management, performance improvement and infection control programs.
• Ensures compliance with JCAHO, federal, state and local regulations and standards.
• Reports any malfunctions and maintenance problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in acute care setting preferred.
• Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience required.
• Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and other hospital staff.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.