Manager, Environmental Services

ST. LUKES's HOSPITAL & HEALTH NETWORK • Quakertown, PA

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About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and passion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Environmental Services Manager position is responsible for effectively coordinating employees schedules, work assignments and performance expectations in order to comply with the goals and mission of the Environmental Services Department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalency required.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years' experience in housekeeping in either a hospital or institution setting.
• 1 to 2 years supervisory experience in housekeeping preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and guidance to departmental personnel.
• Schedules and assigns Environmental Services aides to work schedules as dictated by needs of the department including cycle cleaning, projects and special functions.
• Evaluates area of responsibility for floor work and coordinates work with Environmental Services aides to complete assignments.
• Interviews prospective Environmental Services aides and makes selection for hire.
• Works closely with new Environmental Services aides in training and development in Environmental Services cleaning practices, policies and procedures.
• Evaluates Environmental Services Aides for work quality, quantity and performance of work schedule, making adjustments when needed to ensure consistent quality cleaning.
• Administers annual performance evaluations for Environmental Services aides.
• Works closely with department supervisors and employees to develop good communications and morale.
• Works closely with nursing units and other departments throughout the hospital and its affiliates to address their needs and resolve identified issues.
• Assists in maintaining in-service information for Environmental Services Staff for both educational mandatory and training needs.
• Works with employee relations as related to time off, sick time, staffing needs, etc.
• Holds monthly Environmental Services Department staff meetings.
• Ensures staff complete all mandatory training and other employment requirements.
• Assists in development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures and standards of work.
• Monitors department budget/forecast for the Environmental Services Department.
• Responsible for ensuring maintenance of appropriate inventory and timely and appropriate ordering of supplies.
• Handles special projects as assigned.
• Assists the Facilities Director in meeting compliance with JCAHO, Federal, State and Local regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED