EVS - Senior Assistant Site Supervisor - Walter Reed
About The Position
The Senior Assistant Executive Housekeeper assists the Executive Housekeeper (Site Supervisor) in administering the Environmental Services (EVS) program and maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the healthcare organization. This senior member of the assistant management team provides leadership, direction, and shift coverage as assigned, and acts for the Site Supervisor when delegated. The role supports daily staffing, quality control, government quality-assurance follow-up, employee training and documentation, management-team development, contract and labor-agreement administration, and relationships with hospital personnel. The position is located at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. A $50 monthly phone/data stipend is provided.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in a fast-paced hospital or healthcare EVS setting, including at least 2 years in a management or supervisory role.
- Experience sufficient to understand the technical and process-based aspects of the services provided.
- Meet or exceed comparable industry certification training, such as AHE or IEHA.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Proactive approach and a “Make it Happen” attitude.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
- Ability to obtain and maintain any base or installation access credentials required by the location.
- Ability to walk for extended periods, bend, kneel, push, pull, and stretch as required.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or higher in management or a related field, or equivalent management experience.
- Experience in a tertiary-level medical care facility with a capacity of 300 to 500 beds.
- CESE or RESE certification.
- Experience working in a unionized environment and administering a collective bargaining agreement.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Executive Housekeeper (Site Supervisor) in directing the EVS program and provide direction and coverage across shifts as assigned.
- Develop and maintain employee work schedules and ensure adequate daily staffing through the Managers.
- Ensure Managers and QC perform daily quality-control inspections of all employees.
- Review QC results for trends and improvement opportunities and report findings to the Director.
- Analyze government QA inspections and ensure appropriate follow-up and corrective/preventive actions.
- Ensure employees receive adequate orientation and training and that documentation is on file.
- Round in Managers’ areas daily, observe their work, and document findings.
- Assist Managers in resolving potential issues with employees and hospital staff.
- Complete job evaluations for Managers and submit them to the Site Supervisor as required.
- Mentor and coach Managers and the Assistant Executive Housekeeper, and help train and develop the management team.
- Assist with contract compliance, including collective bargaining agreement administration, reporting, and documentation requirements.
- Conduct public-relations rounds on units and establish relationships with key personnel.
- Act for the Executive Housekeeper (Site Supervisor) when delegated.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Site Supervisor.
Benefits
- $50 per month phone/data stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
