Housekeeping Supervisor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Three to five years of experience in healthcare or relevant work experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, as needed to perform the essential functions.
• Knowledge of environmental services.
• Ability to determine appropriate courses of action in complex situations.
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, pay attention to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize work schedules.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others professionally.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to uphold strict confidentiality of medical, financial, and legal information in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Ability to read and understand equipment operation manuals.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and with diverse teams.
• Ability to remain professional and composed in sensitive or high-pressure situations.
• Ability to work irregular hours, including weekends and holidays, when EVS coverage is needed.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including pushing and pulling heavy objects, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects.
• Ability to work in an environment involving exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions.

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor junior EVS staff to meet cleanliness standards and improve work performance.
• Create monthly work schedules for EVS employees.
• Track overtime and callouts for EVS staff.
• Inspect staff work throughout the facility.
• Track EVS expenses and vendor performance.
• Document and report deficiencies identified during EVS duties.
• Immediately report patient, resident, and building safety concerns to senior management.
• Perform routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors.
• Perform terminal or detailed cleaning using a checklist or as instructed by the Infection Prevention Nurse.
• Complete work assignments in a timely manner.
• Use appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
• Properly use and maintain equipment.
• Observe safety precautions and report safety hazards as appropriate.
• Transport trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal areas.
• Order and maintain supplies as needed.
• Follow infection-control practices, including handwashing, Standard Precautions, and Isolation Precautions.
• Maintain age-specific safety precautions.
• Clean and maintain floors using heavy equipment to clean, strip, and polish them on a scheduled or routine basis.
• Promote the organization’s mission, vision, and values and adhere to its core values and professional requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality, comply with regulatory requirements, and participate in performance improvement and quality improvement activities.
• Attend staff meetings, in-services, and required education activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.