Supervisor, Housekeeping / Laundry - Full Time

Sanford Health•Larimore, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for and provides overall supervision of the assigned ancillary service area(s). Areas may include, but are not limited to: safety, environmental services, laundry, maintenance, infection control, and emergency preparedness. Provides leadership and interacts with health system departments, medical staff, patients/residents and families. Plan, organize, and coordinate specialized programs in accordance with current federal, state, and/or local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern such functions. Responsible for developing and maintaining staff education, developing safety and security standard operating procedures while adhering to all applicable guidelines for service area. Serve and/or chair departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed. Remains current in knowledge of safety codes, regulations related to facility as needed. Expected to demonstrate leadership to employees, serving as a role model, and encouraging vision and change projects. Assists in hiring, selection, retaining, and leveraging talent across the service areas. Provides feedback in measuring employee performance. Assist in the training of new staff members and the development of existing staff members. Practice positive collaboration and converts difficult interactions into productive ones. Expected to ensure all assigned areas meet regulatory requirements. Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization. Maintain current certifications in specialty and continues education when necessary. May be asked to assist with other projects or work assignments as needed by facility, department or leadership.

Requirements

Maintains any certifications and/or licensure as required by profession.
Depending on location, current valid driver’s license may be required and must meet all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category III drivers.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or trade school preferred.
Two years’ experience in related ancillary work is preferred.
Previous leadership/management experience helpful.

Responsibilities

Provides overall supervision of the assigned ancillary service area(s).
Provides leadership and interacts with health system departments, medical staff, patients/residents and families.
Plans, organizes, and coordinates specialized programs in accordance with current federal, state, and/or local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
Develops and maintains staff education.
Develops safety and security standard operating procedures.
Serves and/or chairs departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.
Remains current in knowledge of safety codes and regulations.
Demonstrates leadership to employees, serving as a role model, and encouraging vision and change projects.
Assists in hiring, selection, retaining, and leveraging talent across the service areas.
Provides feedback in measuring employee performance.
Assists in the training of new staff members and the development of existing staff members.
Practices positive collaboration and converts difficult interactions into productive ones.
Ensures all assigned areas meet regulatory requirements.
Maintains current certifications in specialty and continues education when necessary.
May be asked to assist with other projects or work assignments as needed.