SUPV - ENV SVCS/HOUSEKEEPING INTERNAL

UHS

About The Position

To supervise skilled and semi-skilled workers (housekeeping personnel). Responsibilities include training housekeepers on cleaning and maintenance tasks; overseeing staff performance on a daily basis; checking rooms and common areas, including stairways and lounge areas, for cleanliness. Performs administrative duties and other duties as deemed necessary.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
CPR certification and successful completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training.
Knowledge of various hand/power tools and equipment.
Knowledge of risk and safety precautions applicable to all codes and OSHA regulations standards.
Knowledge of all code procedures.
Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to analyze problems and situations.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers.
Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.
Ability to use good judgement and tomaintainconfidentiality of information.
Ability to work as a team player.
Ability todemonstratetact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.
Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent, adult and geriatric).
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to meet corporate deadlines.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to work a 40 hour work week.
Ability move continuously is required in the completion of job requirements.
Ability to operate machinery and equipment in a safe manner.
Ability to sit, walk, stand, run, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, push, pull, and twist.
Lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds may be required without assistance.
Ability to work under any weather conditions inside or out without regard for temperatures any time of the day or night.
Visual acuity is needed for accurate reading of documents.
Ability to hear sound with or without correction.
Good hand and finger dexterity for the use of tools and equipment.
Ability to drive a motor vehicle.
Ability to exert up to 80 pounds of force to move objects.
Ability to read and write.
Ability to respond to exposure to blood and bodily fluids.

Nice To Haves

Two years previous supervisory experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in; interviews, evaluations and hiring potential housekeeping employees in cooperation with the Human Resources Department.
Orients new housekeeping staff to all departmental policies,proceduresand expectations.
Trains new housekeeping staff in diplomatic manner in association with Human Resources and Director of Plant Operations.
Preparehousekeeping schedules for staff. Makes work assignments to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the facility. Checks progress and completion of assigned tasks.
Maintainsemployee attendance records.
Assists Plant Operations Director that the buildings and grounds are safe,cleanand well maintained.
Performs routine checks of buildings and grounds to ensure that the building is safe,cleanand well maintained.
Performs administrative duties asrequested: prepares andmaintains budgets for housekeeping and ensures that housekeeping department compiles with all state and regulatory agency requirements.
Understands individual and departmental responsibilities for safety and infection control and assures that individual and departmental responsibilities are carried out as defined in policy andprocedure manuals.
Always uses personal protective equipment as defined in housekeeping safety policies and procedures.
Always uses universal precautions when in contact with bodily fluids.
Other duties as assigned by Director of Plant Operations mayinclude, butare not limited to the following: insures personal and timely compliance with required in-services. Completes ongoing education in the area of Plant Technology and Safety Management.
Customer Service is a primary goal! Provide the best customer service experience.