Environmental Services Supervisor
Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of Environmental Services, which may include general cleaning, floor maintenance, and laundry functions. Responsible for the coordination and monitoring of patient transport activities with shift responsibility and accountability for the Patient Transportation Department. Coordinates staff activities including completing shift assignments and interacts regularly with nursing units and ancillary departments. Assists the Manager with responsibility for maintaining and working within department budget, following policies and procedures, providing training programs to direct care staff. Supervisor assists with quality improvement programs / projects to ensure safe and timely transportation of patients throughout the hospital. This position reports to Manager, Environmental Services (EVS) and or Patient Transport.
Essential Functions
- Supervising Environmental Services employees. Interviewing, selecting, and training new employees. Monitoring current employees and providing ongoing training, coaching, and performance management.
- Participating in the development and implementation of department wide projects and programs. Responding to customer concerns / compliments.
- Controlling operating expenses. Adjusting staffing levels based on fluctuating workloads.
- Developing and maintaining employee performance standards to achieve desired quality results through daily rounding in areas of responsibility and performing required audits. Evaluating employee performance.
- Utilizing the Beaumont Standards and effective communication skills to incorporate specific age, cultural, or developmental needs.
- Maintaining and / or improving employee engagement through rounding, recognition, team building, and meeting.
- Participation in department and hospital committees.
- Developing programs / practices, which ensure correct / safe care and usage of chemical products and equipment.
- Evaluation of new and existing products and equipment.
Qualifications
Required High School Diploma or equivalentPreferred Associate's Degree related area3 years of relevant experience Management RequiredKnowledge of hospital procedures and practices RequiredPhysical Demands
Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) >5 lbs : Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Waist >5 lbs : Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Chest (below shoulder) >5 lbs : Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Overhead >5 lbs : Seldom up to 5 lbs
Bilateral Carry >5 lbs : Seldom up to 10 lbs
Unilateral Carry >5 lbs : Seldom up to 5 lbs
Pushing Force >5 lbs : Seldom up to 20 lbs
Pulling Force >5 lbs : Seldom up to 15 lbs
Sitting : FrequentlyStanding : OccasionallyWalking : OccasionallyForward Bend - Standing : SeldomForward Bend - Sitting : SeldomTrunk Rotation - Standing : SeldomTrunk Rotation - Sitting : SeldomSquat : SeldomSupine Lying : SeldomStair Climbing : SeldomCrawling / Kneeling : SeldomDriving : SeldomReach - Above Shoulder : SeldomReach - at Shoulder or Below : SeldomHandling : OccasionallyForceful Grip >5 lbs : Seldom
Forceful Pinch >2 lbs : Seldom
Finger / Hand Dexterity : FrequentlyVisual Acuity[None = No; Seldom = Yes] : SeldomPrimary Location
SITE - Taylor Hospital - 10000 Telegraph - Taylor
Department Name
EVS Transport & Linen - Leadership - CH East
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40
Hours of Work
7am - 3 : 30pm
Days Worked
Monday - Friday
Weekend Frequency
On-call weekends