Housekeeping Supervisor

Wyohospitals; Newcastle, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston County Health Services in Newcastle, WY, is seeking a Housekeeping Supervisor to lead the hospital's Environmental Services team and ensure a clean, safe patient environment. You will supervise staff, coordinate daily operations, and maintain high sanitation standards across patient rooms and facilities.

The role emphasizes training, scheduling, expense tracking, and reporting to leadership, with strong focus on infection control and safety. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 3–5 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Trains and mentors junior EVS staff to meet cleanliness standards and improve performance.
• Creates monthly work schedules for EVS employees.
• Tracks overtime and callouts for EVS staff.
• Inspects staff work across the facility for quality and safety.
• Maintains expenses and vendor performance for EVS functions.
• Reports safety and cleanliness deficiencies to senior management.

Skills

Environmental Services knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Housekeeping Supervisor

Full Time Management Newcastle, WY, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1061

Salary: $52,666.00 Annually

EVS Supervisor: Lead the Team that Keeps Healthcare Moving!

Clean, safe, and welcoming environments are essential to exceptional patient care, and our Environmental Services team plays a critical role in making that happen every day.

We are looking for an EVS Supervisor who takes pride in high standards, leads by example, and understands that the details matter. In this role, you will supervise and support the EVS team, coordinate daily operations, ensure cleaning and sanitation standards are consistently met, and help create an environment where patients, residents, employees, and visitors feel safe and welcome.

Compensation: Starting at $25.32 depending on experience

JOB SUMMARY

Under general direction of the Director of Support Services and other hospital leadership, the Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible for enforcing and maintaining the standards of cleanliness required in a hospital setting. The Housekeeping Supervisor accomplishes this by mentoring and training the staff and inspecting the resulting work product from the EVS team. The Housekeeping Supervisor will also help the Director of Support Services create work schedules, analyze expenses, record and track overtime, and report on the cleanliness of the facility and any deficiencies found. Demonstrates the ability to utilize the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Trains and mentors junior EVS staff to meet cleanliness standard and increase work performance
• Creates monthly work schedule for EVS employees
• Tracks overtime and callouts for EVS staff
• Inspects work product of staff across facility
• Tracks expenses and vendor performance for EVS function
• Reports and notes of any deficiencies discovered during EVS duties
• Reports on all patients, residents, and building safety concerns immediately to senior management
• Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.
• Performs terminal/detailed cleaning by following a check list or as instructed by the Infection Prevention Nurse.
• Completes Work Assignments in a timely manner.
• Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
• Use and maintain equipment properly.
• Observe safety precautions and reports on safety hazards, as appropriate.
• Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal areas.
• Orders and maintains supplies, as needed.
• Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions and Isolation Precautions.
• Maintains age specific safety precautions.
• Cleans and maintains floors by using heavy equipment to clean, strip, and polish floors on a scheduled/routine basis.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has supervisory responsibilities for EVS and Laundry

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Conduct and behavior should be reflective of Weston County Health core values of quality, integrity, fiscal responsibility, respect, skilled & caring people, and lifelong learning.
• Adheres to dress code and maintains a neat and clean appearance.
• Always ensures employee and patient confidentiality.
• Wears identification while on duty.
• Completes annual education requirements
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of Weston County Health Services (WCHS).
• Always introduces self to patients, residents, families, visitors, and assists with directions when assistance is requested.
• Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal, and local regulations.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma.
• 3 – 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Has the ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, as necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of environmental services
• Has the ability to determine an appropriate course of action in more complex situations.
• Has the ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Has the ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
• Has the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Has the ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and appropriately prioritize.
• Uphold strict confidentiality standards regarding all medical, financial, and legal information, in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, training, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education and learning.
• Has the ability to read and understand equipment operation manuals.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with diverse teams.
• Able to maintain professionalism and composure in sensitive or high-pressure situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Working irregular hours including weekends, holidays, and other circumstances that would require EVS to be present.
• Physically demanding, high-stress environment.
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions.
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects.
• Full range of body motion including during handling and lifting.
• Positions require light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry.
• Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.

“Weston County Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.”

"Employment is contingent upon the applicant's authorization to work in the United States and successful completion of the federal Form I-9 employment eligibility verification process. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout their employment. Weston County Health Services does not sponsor employment visas or provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for this position."