Operations Manager, Housekeeping Services

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Operations Manager, Housekeeping Services at Bell Hospital. This role provides leadership, direction, and management oversight of the housekeeping process to ensure a clean, safe environment and high patient satisfaction across the assigned area.

You will manage staffing, training, and compliance with sanitation and infection control standards while controlling costs and partnering with clinical and non-clinical leaders to improve operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of experience in a related field
• 3+ years of supervisory or lead experience
• Experience with sanitation and infection control regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead housekeeping operations for a given area to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, onboarding and performance management of housekeeping staff.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation, infection control, waste handling and documentation.
• Partner with clinical and non-clinical leaders to maintain a safe environment.
• Monitor costs related to supplies, labor, and equipment; drive efficiency.
• Assist with plans to improve operational efficiency and patient experience.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Scheduling

Regulatory compliance

Infection control

Training and development

Communication

Budgeting / cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Healthcare or related field

4 years of supervisory or lead experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Title

Operations Manager, Housekeeping Services

Days - Full Time

Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest

The Operations Manager, Housekeeping Services is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and management oversight of the housekeeping process for an assigned area, location, housekeeping function (i.e. discharge). Leads the staffing and scheduling process to ensure appropriate coverage to maintain a clean and safe environment. Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulatory standards to provide an optimal environment for patient care, safety, and service. Manages the day to day operations and ensures a consistently high level of cleanliness and aesthetics to patients, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Manages the day to day housekeeping services (area/room cleaning, floor cleaning, trash removal, pest control, sharps removal, etc.) for an area, location, or housekeeping function as assigned. Responsible for implementing ongoing training and development of employees to maintain the highest quality patient, staff, and visitor satisfaction.
• Ensure consistent compliance with standards for sanitation and infection control, regulated medical waste is handled, packaged, stored, and disposed of in accordance with federal and state regulations, and all appropriate documentation is maintained.
• Manages the hiring, onboarding, and supervision of the housekeeping staff through the coaching, mentoring, training, and performance management of direct and indirect staff. Provides leadership to build and sustain a workplace culture consistent with the mission and values of Hospitality Services and the health system.
• Completes and posts work schedules for staff to ensure adequate coverage to meet operational needs. Manages Kronos signoffs on all timecards.
• Responsible for all cost controls (supplies, equipment, labor) related to housekeeping operations for assigned area, location, or function.
• Implements plans to accomplish service growth objects, patient experience, and customer service initiatives. Manages daily housekeeping and custodial operations in assigned area, location, or function to achieve these.
• Evaluate and ensure safe work practices; perform regular inspections of assigned patient, public and private areas to ensure compliance with quality assurance, safety, and Joint Commission guidelines.
• Partner with key clinical and non-clinical management staff to ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Assist with the implementation of plans/projects to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness. Recommend improvements as related to paint, repairs, furnishings and refurbishing, and relocation of equipment.
• Monitor supply inventory and equipment for proper operation. Recommend new or replacement supplies and equipment. Assist in researching vendors and contractors for suitable and economical sources of materials, supplies, and services.
• Respond to customer questions and escalations and provide appropriate service recovery as necessary.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Engineering, Healthcare or a related field of study from an accredited college or university OR 4 years of experience.
• 3 or more years of experience in a supervisory or lead role.
• Experience with regulatory requirements for sanitation and infection control.

Preferred Education And Experience

• 5 or more years of experience in housekeeping/environmental services.
• 2 or more years of experience in a healthcare setting.

Preferred Licensure And Certification

• Certified Health Care Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) Certification

Required Language Skills

• English - Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Knowledge Requirements

• Basic computer skills (MS Office) required.

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-57386

Important Information For You To Know As You Apply

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.