Environmental Services Supervisor | Full-time | Day Shift | Christiana Hospital

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a full-time Environmental Services Supervisor for their Newark campus. This role involves overseeing a clean and safe hospital environment, managing staff activities, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in environmental services and possess strong supervisory skills to lead a dedicated team.

Benefits

Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

403(b)

Generous paid time off

Work/Life benefits including care services

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in environmental services required.
• Ability to supervise and direct personnel.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships.

Responsibilities

• Supervises work progress and ensures compliance with standards.
• Instructs and trains employees on procedures and safety.
• Maintains daily records related to performance and tasks.

Skills

Knowledge of departmental/hospital policies

Supervisory principles and techniques

Oral and written communication

Analytical thinking

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Associate or college degree (preferred)

Job description

Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation? We are guided by our values ofLoveandExcellenceand are passionate about delivering health, not just health care. Come join us at ChristianaCare!

ChristianaCare is looking for a full-timeEnvironmental Services Supervisorat our Christiana Hospital - Newark campus to direct and control the activities of personnel engaged in providing a clean, sanitary, and attractive hospital environment.

Job Details:

EVS Supervisor - Day Shift

Hours - 7:00AM - 3:30PM (off hours as needed) - includes working every other weekend and holiday

ChristianaCare Offers:

• Collaborative and team focused environment
• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
• 403(b)
• Generous paid time off
• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

Duties and responsibilities:

• Supervises work in progress; advises employees on the completion of difficult tasks; answers employee questions and assures adherence to procedures and standards.
• Communicates approved policies and procedures to subordinates and ensures compliance.
• Communicates daily operational occurrences to other department management personnel appropriately.
• Checks continuously assigned areas to be sure the work is being done accurately and personnel are following assigned schedules.
• Knows the schedules and standards of all assigned areas and is alert for ways to improve these standards.
• Knows the location of and how to use the department Material Safety Data Sheet Manual.
• Handles all requests with a sense of urgency and personal importance.
• Participates in hospital activities and committees as assigned.
• Instructs, orients, and trains employees in equipment operation, cost effective supply usage, sanitation standards, cleaning techniques, evaluates and (when necessary) recommends promotion or discipline of subordinate employees. Handles all disciplinary actions for those employees supervised.
• Schedules the work of, and assigns work to subordinate personnel ensuring completion of all necessary tasks: adjusts schedule and assignments as necessary to accommodate vacations, absences, etc.
• Maintains daily records related to work group performance, i.e., areas cleaned, special projects completed, maintenance work orders written and other assigned tasks. Control keys in assigned areas, pagers, sign-in and sign-out sheets.
• Supports all aspects of the Quality Assurance Program. Maintains good public relations with all patients, hospital staff personnel.
• Inspects equipment daily for cleanliness and to ensure the condition of all assigned areas is maintained in good repair.
• Supervises the transferring, replacing, removing of equipment and furniture. Monitors all department equipment usage in accordance with Preventative Maintenance Program.
• Aids department in complying with all state, federal, accrediting requirements so the institution continues to meet standards for licensure and accreditation.
• Aids in the purchase of supplies and equipment when necessary or as assigned.
• Instills a positive service-minded attitude and feeling of pride in a job well done by the housekeeping staff by demonstrating personal enthusiasm and spirit. Enters hospital activities and special events willingly.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients, and visitors.

Education and experience requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent. Associate or college degree is a plus. Further additional college courses desirable in English, Spanish, humanities, or technical areas.
• Two to five years' experience in environmental services required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Knowledge, skill, and ability requirements:

Knowledge of departmental/hospital policies procedures.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and techniques.

Ability to supervise and direct subordinate personnel.

Ability to delegate work and responsibilities to subordinates and effectively evaluate their performance.

Ability to plan, organize, and implement policies and procedures.

Ability to identify/recommend improvements to workflow/systems that improve the quality of the Environmental Service function.

Ability to handle problems and resolve complaints.

Ability to establish and maintain positive interdepartmental working relationships.

Ability to maintain confidential information and materials.

Ability to exercise judgment, tact, and diplomacy.

Ability to think analytically to prepare reports, keep records, schedule/assign work.

Skill in oral and written, interpersonal communications.

Physical demands:

Prolonged standing and walking. Ability to lift and pull objects weighing up to and occasionally.

Exceeding 40 pounds.

Working conditions:

Possible exposure to infectious disease where special precautions are followed.