Healthcare Environmental Services Supervisor

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Albuquerque, NM, seeks an Environmental Services Supervisor within the EMS at the VA Medical Center. The role supervises housekeeping aides and leads, coordinates staffing, and ensures timely completion of environmental care tasks in patient areas.

Responsibilities include training staff on safety and patient-centered care, scheduling, and maintaining cost-effective operations while coordinating with other services to protect patient care continuity.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead or supervise staff
• Experience interpreting instructions and safety policies
• Knowledge of work scheduling and staff training

Responsibilities

• Assign staff to routine and non-routine duties daily and by project
• Supervise 10-20 Housekeeping Aids and 1-2 WL Leaders
• Coordinate work with other services to avoid interrupting patient care
• Oversee cleaning of patient areas, corridors, operating rooms, and other areas
• Plan daily/weekly assignments; manage priorities with personnel and equipment
• Train staff on patient-centered care principles and on-the-job safety
• Provide on-the-job training and direction to new employees
• Monitor compliance with safety regulations and procedures
• Schedule regular staff meetings and inform supervisor of issues
• Control use of supplies and equipment to meet cost targets
• May conduct in-use testing of equipment and provide feedback
• Inspect areas for sanitation, maintenance needs, and quality of work

Skills

Lead or Supervise

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Albuquerque, NM, seeks an Environmental Services Supervisor within the EMS at the VA Medical Center. The role supervises housekeeping aides and leads, coordinates staffing, and ensures timely completion of environmental care tasks in patient areas.

Responsibilities include training staff on safety and patient-centered care, scheduling, and maintaining cost-effective operations while coordinating with other services to protect patient care continuity.