Supervisor, Environmental Services FT 2026-6775

Cambridge Memorial Hospital•Cambridge, ON

8d•CA$46 - CA$54•Onsite

About The Position

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation. Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond. As an integral member of the Environmental Services (ES) team, the Supervisor plays a key leadership role by leading the daily operations of the Housekeeping, Linen and Portering departments and provides oversight for other core support services such as Food Services, and Maintenance. The successful candidate will mentor, train, plan, organize, control and evaluate daily activities of the ES Department under the supervision of the Manager, ensuring the cleanliness of the hospital environment and the provision of the service in a cost effective manner while adhering to appropriate legislation. A key focus is ensuring quality standards are maintained through the performance of audits and feedback to staff. The successful candidate must have a comprehensive knowledge of cleaning and infection control best practices (patient care and non-clinical areas) as per the PIDAC standards. The position entails planning/project responsibilities; supervising and developing human resources, including assigning duties and responsibilities. The successful candidate will foster a team atmosphere and contribute to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. This position works rotating day, evening and weekend shifts. The physical demands of the role may include but are not limited to prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling. This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.

Requirements

3 to 5 years of current experience in support services in a Leadership/Supervisory capacity, specifically housekeeping teams in a hospital setting is required
Post-secondary education is required
Satisfactory completion and certification from one of the following 3 (required); Environmental Services Course – Ontario Hospital Association (OHA), Ontario Healthcare Housekeepers Association (OHHA), Canadian Association of Environmental Management (CAEM)
Exceptional knowledge of environmental legislation, OH&S standards, and WHMIS requirements as they relate to the function of the department within a hospital setting is required
Thorough working knowledge of the properties and application of germicides and cleaning solutions
Understanding of various materials (flooring, upholstery and hard surfaces) and their cleaning requirements and techniques
Strong technical knowledge of Housekeeping, Linen, Food Services and Patient Transport required
Good working knowledge of Waste Management and recycling programs
Demonstrated ability to motivate staff and promote teamwork
Knowledge of conflict resolution strategies
Previous experience providing adult education and working in a union environment
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, Connexall and C-Board systems
Solid understanding of customer needs and client-centered service
Effective presentation and writing skills
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication and team-building skills
Proven ability to supervise numerous and diverse activities, organizing and prioritizing appropriately to meet demands and expectations
Ability to analyze, problem-solve, make recommendations for change, implement and evaluate
Regular attendance is required

Responsibilities

Maintains current knowledge of Infection Control Housekeeping Standards and ensures compliance with Hospital procedures
Develops on-going Quality Management Programs, evaluating and monitoring service standards, as well as ensuring standard policies and procedures are maintained
In collaboration with the Human Resources Department resolves issues related to performance management, discipline, investigations, attendance management, etc.
Participates and attends committee meetings as required
Maintains supply inventories and cleaning equipment functionality
Develops policies and procedures and establishes priorities for Housekeeping services across the hospital, and ensures they are met hospital-wide
Provides oversight for maintenance issues as needed