Supervisor Environmental Services - Ellis Hospital in Schenectady , New York at Ellis Medicine

The Supervisor Environmental Services is responsible for the routine, daily housekeeping functions and staff. Proper distribution and completion of assignments, conducts routine audits and inspections to ensure standards of cleaning and sanitizing are being met, and policies, procedures and safe work practices are being followed at all times. Responsible for training staff on policies and procedures, ensures required competencies are met.

Requirements:

• Preferably high school graduate or equvialency
• Ability to read and follow simple directions.
• Experience leading/supervising a team of employees for at least 12 months is preferred.
• Experience in health care or related housekeeping for at least 12 months is preferred.
• Basic computer skills with MS programs; Ability to learn software applications.
• Possess strong ability to gain knowledge of cleaning procedures, including use of chemicals, products, and equipment.
• Ability to train and develop others.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the routine, daily housekeeping functions and staff.
• Proper distribution and completion of assignments, conducts routine audits and inspections to ensure standards of cleaning and sanitizing are being met, and policies, procedures and safe work practices are being followed at all times.
• Provides quality services on a daily basis, in accordance with all applicable federal, state and regulatory agencies, Department of Environmental Conservation, Joint Commission, OSHA standards, and health department inspections.
• Assists in implementing and maintaining Quality Control and Hazardous Waste program as appropriate; maintains appropriate records, documentation, and audits.
• Conduct routine inspections of buildings to ensure appropriate cleaning and maintenance is being completed, provides guidelines to determine acceptable levels of cleanliness. Monitor and participate in inspections and assist inspectors and surveyors as needed. Monitor and inspect equipment to ensure it is maintained in clean condition and good repair.
• Adhere and ensure staff adheres to the legal, safety, health, fire, and sanitation codes, by being familiar with fire, safety, and disaster plans.
• Recommend policies and procedures to improve housekeeping operations.
• Trains with employees in proper housekeeping procedures to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. In addition, work closely with and motivate environmental services staff to ensure work is performed properly and associates are following schedules (duty lists).
• Assists with recruitment and retention activities, performance procedures and disciplinary actions.
• Adheres to the Making Ellis Exceptional Standards, and initiate, promote, and support change initiatives.
• Participates in the annual Ellis Medicine employee survey and participates in the developing action plans as needed.
• Maintain acceptable HACAPS survey scores, assists in developing improvement plan to ensure patients' care quality, outcome and customer satisfaction.
• Assume responsibility for the department in the absence of the Environmental Services Manager.
• Perform administrative functions as needed and requested.

Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest, or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, or domestic violence victim status.

Salary Range: $19.25-27.91 /hour Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.