ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR

Description

Primary Responsibilities

The Environmental Supervisor supervises, coordinates, and performs the activities of the Housekeeping and Laundry Departments in accordance with current federal and state standards, guidelines and regulations as well as company policy and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Supervises Environmental Services Staff
• Prepare department schedules, as well as the daily assignments of individuals working in the Housekeeping and Laundry Departments.
• Assist in housekeeping and laundry duties as appropriate for patient census and staff scheduling.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for the Administrator regarding the operation of the Housekeeping and Laundry departments.
• Report all incidents, accidents, hazardous conditions or equipment to Administrator.
• Inspect work areas and equipment frequently for safety, fire protection and prevention, etc.
• Comply with established infection control and universal precaution practices and coordinated routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing services, as well as follow fire safety policies and procedures.
• Make routine rounds and authorize or conduct tours with others, such as the Administrator, other facility staff, visitors and others.
• Activities include: managing shift changes, performing inspections, training employees, scheduling, monitoring and controlling use of supplies and equipment, filling out necessary forms and paperwork, enforcing policy and procedure compliance, ensuring excellent customer relations.
• Duties also include: cleaning floors; damp dusting furniture and fixtures; cleaning, emptying trash receptacles; washing windows, walls, ceilings, vents and lights; changing light bulbs; performing non-routine floor care duties (buffing, shampooing, etc.); inspecting, replacing curtains; checking, stocking soap, paper supplies; hauling out trash, moving furniture.
• Proper handling of infectious items

Qualifications

Educational/Training Requirements

• High School or equivalent

Licensing Requirements

• None

Experience Requirements

• None

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regency Integrated Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Regency does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  All employment decisions are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory criteria.