Title:  FT Lead Attendant | South | Day Job

Summary

The Lead Attendant coordinates and directs the daily activities of Attendants in Environmental Services. Accountable for moving, transporting, and/or handling hazardous waste with the facility. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Education/Experience/Licensure

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations, and to read and follow written instructions commensurate with requisite education.
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities commensurate with experience.
• Demonstrable leadership potential.
• Ability to maintain working relationships with co-workers.
• Ability to set priorities, coordinate multiple tasks, and maintain control of own and others' work flow.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Assists in supervision and coordination of assignments for Associates.
• Assures continuity of quality service in the Supervisor’s absence.
• Moves, transports and/or handles harzardous waste within the facility.
• Assists with controlling usage of supplies and dilution of chemicals.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Physical Requirements

• Possible exposure to patient body fluids or hazardous and poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to understand simple oral instructions and communicate simple information orally.
• Ability to read and write and understand written and oral communications.
• Normal vision, including color vision, to detect color-coded infection control stickers.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, squat, and kneel periodically throughout shift.
• Position requires routine reaching and bending periodically throughout shift.
• Ability to have good physical coordination.
• Ability to grip and squeeze with repetitive hand and wrist motion periodically throughout shift.