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The best thing about this role

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

What you'll do

The Housekeeping Supervisor oversees and directs the day-to-day operation of the Environmental Services Department ensuring a clean, orderly and safe environment. Participates in the department’s performance improvement activities.

+ Assists in development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures and standards of work

+ Provides leadership and guidance to departmental personnel

+ Assists the Environmental Services Director in developing the department’s annual budget

+ Maintains a current inventory of supplies and equipment

+ Maintains proficiency in all techniques and equipment used by the Environmental Services Department

+ Ensures that quality standards are met by inspecting completed work

+ Makes recommendations to the Environmental Services Director for changes in supplies, equipment or procedures to improve safety and patient care or to reduce costs

+ Maintains good working relationships with other departments

+ Investigates, documents, and reports all unusual occurrences to the Environmental Services Director

+ Ensures that patient care units are adequately stocked with linen

+ Monitors linen usage and reviews statistics with the Environmental Services Director

+ Ensures all equipment is tested regularly

+ Schedules personnel for proper coverage of the facility

+ Conducts orientation and ongoing training for departmental personnel

+ Provides regularly scheduled in-services to departmental personnel

+ Maintains records or orientation and in-service training programs

+ Assists the Environmental Services Director in completing performance evaluations

+ Participates in information management, performance improvement and infection control programs

+ Represents and participates in committees and task forces as assigned by the Environmental Services Director

+ Assists the Environmental Services Director in meeting compliance with JCAHO, federal, state and local regulations

+ Supports and carries out the facility policies

+ Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors

+ Maintains and ensures age-specific precautions. (See age-related competency form

+ Meets dress code standards for the department, appearance is neat and clean

+ Completes annual educational requirements

+ Reports to work on time and as scheduled

+ Wears identification while on duty

+ Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, health plans and staff

+ Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community

+ Ensures patient confidentiality at all times

+ Maintains regulatory requirements

+ Attends annual review and performs departmental in-services

+ Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices

+ Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility as well as the focus statement of the department

+ Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practice

+ Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and JCAHO regulations

+ Attends committee, CQI and Management meetings; as appropriate

+ Resolves personnel concerns at the department level, utilizing the grievance process as required

+ Ensures compliance with policies and procedure regarding department operations, fire, safety, hazardous materials and waste and infection control

+ Effectively and consistently communicates administrative directives to personnel and encourages interactive departmental meetings and discussions

+ Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed

What we need from you

Education:

+ High School or GED, required

Experience:

+ Minimum 2-5 years experience in a Healthcare Environmental Service, required

+ Previous supervisory experience, preferred

Skills:

+ Communication

+ Reading/Writing/Comprehension

+ Computer Skills

Physical Requirements:

+ Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects

+ Occasional balancing, climbing

+ Frequent crouching, typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, seeing/monitor/computer use, visual acuity (color, depth, perception)

+ Constant hearing, repetitive motion, standing, talking, walking, fit testing

Hazards:

+ Occasional chemical

+ Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure

Working Conditions:

+ Occasional extreme temperatures, noise, vibration, wet and/or humid, dust, fumes, gases, mists, odors

Travel:

+ Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis

Total Rewards

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

+ Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time

+ Medical, dental and vision insurance

+ Life insurance and disability protection

+ Retirement benefits including an employer match

+ And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Pay Range

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

Pay Range Minimum:

USD $22.85/Hr.

Pay Range Maximum:

USD $34.28/Hr.

We love the difference people bring

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.