Environmental Services Supervisor

Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Environmental Services Supervisor you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Del Sol Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Del Sol Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Environmental Services Supervisor where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for planning, scheduling and supervising housekeeping personnel assigned to Environmental Services. Directs and controls the performance of all daily activities to ensure a clean, orderly, and aesthetic condition in the assigned facility. Ensures that these activities are performed and documented in accordance with local coeds and legislation, JCAHO guidelines and requirements, and facility polices and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Under the direction of the Environmental Services Coordinator and Manager, supervises programs to maintain the cleanliness of the assigned facility.
• Implements departmental goals, objectives and plans and adheres to departmental policies and procedures.
• Monitors and ensures institutional compliance with federal, state and local safety, environmental protection, and fire protection regulations and standards, as well as accreditation requirements.
• Instructs and trains employees in the use of new equipment and cleaning methods.
• Ensures compliance of established standards and work procedures in accordance with the established policies and procedures of Del Sol Medical Center system.
• Institutes and monitors work schedules to assure full coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Plans the daily activities of assigned personnel and periodically inspects jobs completed for quality of work and compliance with all environmental service standards.
• Inspection and evaluation of the physical and aesthetic conditions of the assigned Del Sol Medical Center facility. Reports recommendations for areas that may require renovation and/or repair.
• Report any and all unsafe conditions and ensure the immediate response to all calls for cleaning up of unsafe spills, etc.
• Maintains documentation to include the following:
• Records of patient rooms and critical areas that have been cleaned.
• Miscellaneous records documenting code compliance and job completion.
• Employee personnel, training records and attendance records.
• Maintains an inventory of cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment. Responsible for preparation of requisitions for the replacement of depleted stock items and/or cleaning equipment beyond repair.
• Assists the Environmental Services Coordinator in the orientation of new employees and provides continuing in-service training for existing personnel.
• Ensures the effective flow of work, responds to special requests, and ensures the completion of preventive maintenance schedules.
• Assists the Environmental Services coordinator by the preparation of periodic reports, the compliance to budget performance, and conducting departmental meetings.
• Conducts documented surveys of all areas identify work standards, workflow, and environmental hazards and unsafe practices.
•  Responsible for daily and periodic reports of environmental service activities, works done, in progress, and scheduled.
•  Responsible for spot-checking work progress and activities on a regular basis. Responsibilities include the quality of the work performed, the timeliness of employees performing the work, and for ensuring compliance with minimum standards of quality and quantity.
• Periodically inspects machines and equipment for preventive maintenance needs and accident prevention.
• Trains and observes employees to ensure the proper use of prescribed safety equipment and safety procedures and techniques.
• Aware of potential safety hazards of noise, toxic, and other hazards.
• Assists in the compliance and review of the established system for reporting and investigating all incidents that involve illness and injury as a result of Environmental Services activities. Assists in the preparation of reports of findings with recommendations for corrective action.
• Conforms to safety standards of the department by using proper safety equipment. Inspects departmental area (s) to ensure the provision for fire prevention equipment and protection and other safety and first aid supplies.
• Performs individually or as a member of groups assigned tasks during emergencies such as fires, snow removal or disasters.
• Performs additional duties as may be necessary to fulfill the hospital’s obligations to include participation in safety sub-committees.
• Communicates, cooperates and performs related duties with other members of hospital staff in a courteous and efficient manner to achieve overall hospital goals and objectives.
• Responds to requests from patients, physicians and visitors in a courteous and efficient manner, always demonstrates positive interpersonal skills.
• Promotes positive customers service with internal and external customers.
• Responsible for maintenance & training of bed tracking and Texpertise Linen computer system.
• Other duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need:

• High School Graduate / GED

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED:

PREFERRED

• A minimum of three years experience in a general housekeeping environment with at least one year in a leadership position.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

PREFERRED

•  Knowledge of methods, materials and techniques related to the requirements for effective cleaning, sanitation, and maintaining aesthetic condition of the assigned facility.
•  Knowledge of work-related occupational hazards and proper safety precautions.
•  Knowledge of techniques and practices of work standards, techniques, and general practices necessary to comply with JCAHO requirements.
•  Ability to guide and direct others in the completion of assigned tasks and through effective communication, motivate and secure the cooperation of assigned staff.
•  Ability to guide and direct others in the completion of assigned tasks and through effective communication, motivate and secure the cooperation of assigned staff.
•  Ability to manage limited resources and meet deadlines and timeframes.
•  Ability to solve problems, resolve personnel issues and establish effective working relationships.
•  Bilingual in English/Spanish language preferred.

Del Sol Medical Centeris a full service, acute-care hospital in east El Paso, Texas. We have a Level II trauma designation. This facility has 300+ patient beds. Our range of services include emergency care, cardiac care, women’s services, Level III NICU, rehabilitation, a bariatric clinic, and a Minimally Invasive Surgery Center. Del Sol Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Environmental Services Supervisor opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.