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Location:

Avera Specialty Hospital-Sioux Falls

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Position Highlights

Monday- Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Weekend and on call as support is needed.

Locations : 69th and Louise Campus Pavilion 1& 2, Addiction Center and Behavioral Health building.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Plans, organizes, develops, directs, and participates in the overall operation of the housekeeping department to ensure a safe and aseptic environment is maintained. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the resident/customer's status.

What you will do

+ Assists with the collection and maintenance of records as needed by the Quality Assurance Department, OSHA guidelines or as may be required by the law.

+ Work closely with leadership to keep updated and accurate logs, records and certifications.

+ Participates in staff assignments as needed to maintain efficiency within the Facility Services Department.

+ Coordinates the scheduling process and maintains appropriate staffing levels to maximize department efficiency. Review department timecards and process payroll as well as approve or deny all department time-off requests in a timely manner.

+ Works closely with leadership to ensure appropriate levels of supplies are maintained.

+ Provides input for the development of the annual department budget (i.e. capital equipment needs).

+ Maintains clinical competence in order to serve as a resource to the staff. This may include but is not limited to: performing a broad variety of general housekeeping and maintenance duties as needed; maintaining daily log of activities; responding to emergency overhead paging requests and responding to other department requests as needed.

+ Ensures changes in work, such as, but not limited to, schedules, orientation, standard procedures, cross training; all staff adheres to equipment changes. Works closely with other Department Heads to improve processes within the facility.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

+ High School or GED Equivalent

+ At least one year of general housekeeping experience and one year of supervision and / or an acceptable equivalent combination of experiences

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

+ Associate's

Expectations and Standards

+ Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.

+ Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.

+ Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.

+ Maintain confidentiality.

+ Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.

+ Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

+ PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.

+ Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

+ Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

_Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to_ [email protected]_ _._

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

Additional Notices:

For TTY, dial 711

Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.