Environmental Services Supervisor (Evening Shift)

Ochsner Health • Morgan City, LA

222d • Remote

About The Position

Under general supervision and following prescribed procedures, this job supervises environmental service aides in accomplishing the housekeeping services of the hospital interior and related hospital properties, as well as to coordinate these activities with other department; assumes responsibility for 24 hours/ 7days a week seamless service of environmental services assigned staff, performing cleaning and/or project work at the company's medical facilities as a working supervisor; and monitors environmental services employees to ensure that area assignments are maintained in a safe, clean, aseptic and operationally effective condition. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree in Business Administration or Management preferred.
• 1 year supervising experience required.
• 1 year supervising experience in health care or hotel preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory environment; knowledge of cleaning chemicals; proper use and maintenance of power equipment, such as automatic scrubbers, carpet shampooer, etc.; proper floor care; carpet textile; upholstery fabrics; wall and floor coverings; wood; and synthetic finishes.
• Strong supervisory skills to ensure that work techniques, quality assurance standards, department policies and procedures and job specifications are adhered to.
• Strong interpersonal communication, service recovery and conflict mediation skills to deal courteously and build relationships with employees, patients, families, visitors, nurses, physicians, unit directors, etc.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and leads Environmental Services Aides to maintain assigned area in a clean and aseptic manner.
• Exhibits responsibility for the professional development of employees and maintains required professional knowledge and technical skills.
• Exhibits effective communication and customer service skills.
• Exhibits the skills to adapt to change and accept constructive criticism in a positive constructive manner.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED