Lead Attendant | University | FT Evening

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We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
 

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.

 

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview
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.

What you will do

• 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.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

Work Experience Requirements

• 1-3 years Housekeeping/environment services

Knowledge, Skills and 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.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• The Lead Attendant is responsible for explaining and demonstrating policies and procedures to new and current Associates.

Physical Demands

• 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.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.