Housekeeping Supervisor

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT CARNIGIE TRI-COUNTY MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL POSITION SUMMARY The Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible for assigning staff to ensure all necessary cleaning tasks in assigned areas are properly cleaned and sanitized, may work in any area of the hospital, and may perform a variety of other tasks as directed by the Plant Operations Supervisor. Position Summary Expanded: Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, (The Unity Bill) this position is considered a Safety-sensitive position. Safety-sensitive is defined to include any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. Employees working in safety-sensitive roles are subject to this exception and subject to disciplinary action in the event of a positive test for marijuana or its metabolites. EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED High school graduate or equivalent. Knowledge of housekeeping regulations in a hospital setting. One experience working in a hospital setting. BLS Certification required within 90 days of employment and throughout employment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES) Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reports and documents. Ability to work independently, with no direction. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITES The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily. Each category will be assessed on performance measurements of appropriateness, efficiency, effectiveness, and timeliness. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions. JOB FUNCTIONS Directly supervises employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with hospital policies and applicable laws. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training, rewarding and disciplining employees within the department. Address complaints and resolving problems within the department. Performs sanitizing and disinfecting work throughout the hospital and clinics in patient care areas, exam rooms, waiting rooms, restrooms, offices, meeting rooms, etc. Adds and performs sections of "Detail Cleaning" such as wiping ceiling vents, high/low dusting, wiping furniture, edge vacuuming and baseboard cleaning. Performs light extraction carpet cleaning and scrubbing of safety flooring using automated equipment. Observes and inspects assigned areas for maintenance and security needs and reports needed repairs as soon as possible. Performs basic equipment care, checks for wear and damage on assigned equipment.Complies with department Quality Control Reports and makes corrections to work quality quickly. Must stay current and knowledgeable on proper disinfection practices and infection control requirements by following DSH standards and techniques for infection reduction. Participates in other assigned duties as designated by the CEO and/or Plant Operations Manager. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Seek out external resources through conferences, workshops, etc. as necessary. Share professional knowledge with hospital staff, board members, and administrator. Comply with HIPAA regulatory requirements. Adhere to the hospitals philosophy, mission, policies and procedures. Support the hospitals goals and objectives. Maintains a good attendance record and follows all hospital rules, policies, and procedures. Maintains open and effective communications with patients and their nurses, physicians, peers, supervisors, and students. Establishes and maintains excellent interdepartmental and interpersonal relationships. Attends departmental meetings and in-services to stay current with the developments of the department and hospital. Must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, possible on-call, and holidays as needed. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Demonstrates active listening techniques. Gains support through effective relationships. Treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback. Demonstrates honesty and integrity always in care and use of patient and hospital property. Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each patient in all interactions. Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to the needs of patients by complying with hospital policies. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral, and/or diagram form. Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in statistical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. LANGUAGE SKILLS English is the primary language of the Hospital. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, physicians, clients, customers, employees, and the public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute ratio, percent, rate, as well as the ability to create and interpret graphs. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to work inside a clean, well-lit, and well-ventilated laboratory. While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to some hazards such as radiation, bodily fluids that may contain disease, and fumes from laboratory chemicals.