EVS First Shift Supervisor- Battle Creek: Monday-Friday 6a-2:30p

Bronson Healthcare•Battle Creek, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

First Shift Supervisor: Monday-Friday 6a-2:30p Covers start-of-day readiness, staffing gaps, discharges, and morning throughput Aligns with peak hospital activity and leadership presence Allows overlaps with third and second shift for handoff / escalation Rotating on-call weekend leadership responsibilities Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in cleaning and maintaining the hospital (Environmental Services & Linen Services). Assists the Manager of Environmental Services to obtain quality performance, and ensure that set standards are being met. Typically incumbents work in accordance with standard practices; most non-routine problems are referred to higher management. Some supervisors may receive assignments in the form of results expected, due dates, and only general procedures to be followed. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
Associate's degree, or equivalent experience required
Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time. The remainder of the time will be spent performing on-site EVS Associate, Linen Associate, or EVS Floor Tech duties.
Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a supervisor in housekeeping, in a health care environment is preferred
Computer experience in word processing and spreadsheets desirable
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals is necessary

Responsibilities

May participate in the development of short- and long-term goals and plans for his or her unit or work group.
May participate in the development of and administration of designated parts of an operational budget.
Communicates approved policies and procedures to subordinates and ensures compliance. Recommends changes to policies and procedures when necessary and may participate in the development and implementation of such changes.
Hires or recommends the hiring of subordinates. Trains and develops them, evaluates their performance, and (when necessary) recommends their discipline and discharge.
Maintains records related to unit or work group performance, attendance, expenditures, etc. Prepares or assists in the preparation of related records. May conduct or participate in the analyses of operational problems.
Schedules employees and their daily work assignments for proper coverage on all shifts
Conducts orientation of new employees according to department orientation procedures.
Continually evaluates employee’s performance, documents significant events, and completes written probationary and annual evaluations objectively, and in a timely manner.
Provides ongoing training and in-services.
Conducts visual rounds and completes scheduled quality inspections.
Provides leadership and guidance to departmental personnel.
Maintains proficiency in all techniques and equipment used by Environmental Services.
Maintains records of orientation, attendance, and ongoing training for departmental personnel.
Represents and participates in committees and task forces as assigned by the Manager of Environmental Services.
Supports and carries out Bronson Hospital, and departmental policies and procedures.
Participates in information management, performance improvement, and infection control programs.