Housekeeping Supervisor - (223348)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Canada is seeking a Supervisor for Housekeeping to oversee staff and ensure standards of cleanliness and safety. This role involves scheduling, coordinating work, and assisting with administrative duties. Candidates should have Grade 12 and three years of recent experience, including supervisory duties. Effective communication and organizational skills are essential. The position is based in Nova Scotia and emphasizes the importance of patient and staff safety.

Qualifications

• 3 years recent, related experience, including 6 months supervisory experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Housekeeping staff, scheduling and coordinating work assignments.
• Monitor cleanliness, safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist Manager with staffing and operating budgets.

Skills

Ability to supervise

Ability to organize work

Effective communication

Ability to operate related equipment

Physical ability to carry out duties

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Overview

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, performs a variety of supervisory duties such as scheduling, coordinating work assignments and providing orientation, training and instruction to Housekeeping staff members.

Checks, inspects and evaluates work performed by staff to ensure departmental standards of cleanliness, safety and sanitation are met.

Assists Manager with administrative duties such as making recommendations for and monitoring of staffing and operating budgets, participating in development, maintenance and enforcement of departmental policies and procedures, and requisitioning supplies and equipment as required.

Qualifications

Grade 12, plus three years recent, related experience, including six months supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to supervise.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.