The Housekeeping Aid Supervisor primary purpose of this position is to exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in supporting and performing task (e.g., environment of care, textile distribution and training) associated with the EMS goals and objectives. The incumbent works with staff consisting of Housekeeping Aid Work Leaders and Housekeeping Aids. Tours of duty may vary depending on the internal department needs with weekdays, weekends, day and evening shift schedules. The applicant must be able to work independently and may act as the Area/General Foreman in their absence.
- Trains staff and ensures that they are using the patient centered care principles in terms of customer service to patients, patients' family members and personnel.
- Clean all patient areas, corridor spaces throughout Medical Center, Operating Rooms, and all other areas as assigned
- Applies appropriate cleaning solutions to various types of floors (linoleum, wood, or marble), walls, and ceilings to clean and maintain such surfaces
- Plans daily and weekly assignments, scheduling periodic work for areas of responsibility, taking into consideration the availability of personnel and equipment to meet established priorities.
- Keeps subordinates abreast of proper methods, procedures and uses of equipment and supplies; control the use of supplies and equipment to affect cost control within the unit.
- Ensures time and attendance records are accurate and complete prior to submission to timekeeper
- Assuring the efficient and economical accomplishment of work assignments of subordinates within established policies and schedules set by higher levels of supervision
- Perform quality inspections of assigned areas, recording discrepancies in cleanliness, needed maintenance repairs, broken or inadequately stored furnishings and equipment
- Approves leave requests for subordinates, counsels' employees, and recommends disciplinary action to a higher-level supervisor whenever non-compliance with policy warrants.
- Keep subordinates abreast of proper methods, procedures and uses of equipment and supplies; control the use of supplies and equipment to affect cost control within the unit
- Give special direction to new employees in order to prepare them for individual assignments, procedures and safety policies
- Schedule regular meetings with staff to make them aware of any new procedures or directives
- Routinely inspects assigned areas to assure the timely accomplishment of employee assignments, sanitation levels are maintained, equipment properly cared for and that associated housekeeping objectives are accomplished in an expedient and timely manner.
The position may be assigned to any tour and may be required to work in various designated areas during any tour of duty. Typically, the position works independently, or works with a team and is responsible for the full-range of cleaning duties in an assigned area throughout the medical facility. These duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Performs floor maintenance, wall washing. Cleans doors, doorframes, baseboard corners and edges, and stairwells. Tasks are accomplished by sweeping, dust mopping, damp and wet mopping, scrubbing, stripping, refinishing, buffing, vacuuming and extracting carpets and runners, spot cleaning areas, and high and low dusting. Periodically utilizes pressure washers and heavy industrial powered and battery-operated equipment. Adjusts, cleans, and performs minor maintenance on this equipment and changes attachments for their proper use in achieving the best results. Establishes & ensures adherence to work priorities, project schedules, resources, & detailed work plans established by higher-level supervisors. Plans the use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, & materials, on a daily, weekly & monthly basis.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: To Be Discussed Position Description Title/PD#: Environmental Services Technician Supervisor/PD99911S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Starting at $25.32 Per Hour (WS 2)