Supervisor Environmental Services

Advocate Aurora Health; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services supervisor. The role covers 40 hours per week, with a 3:00pm to 11:30pm schedule, and offers a pay range of $26.55 to $39.85 per hour.

You will lead staff, train new associates, and ensure timely cleaning and safety standards in a busy hospital environment. Responsibilities include performance reviews, hiring decisions, cost control, and adherence to department policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years leadership experience in a service department (hospital setting preferred).
• Experience with scheduling, training, and performance reviews.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Environmental Services and Linen staff and conduct disciplinary actions as needed.
• Complete and submit performance reviews for staff.
• Hire staff and manage onboarding processes.
• Provide supplies and enforce cost containment programs.
• Ensure timely cleaning and bed/room turnover for admissions and transfers.
• Promote safe work practices and maintain required logs.

Skills

Supervisory scheduling

Training and coaching

Conflict resolution

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word & Excel

Initiative and motivation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

TeleTracking

Job description

Department:

11906 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Environmental Services

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

3:00pm to 11:30pm

Pay Range:

$26.55 - $39.85

Major Responsibilities

• Inspects work in progress and upon completion for quality and timeliness of completion
• Observes Environmental Services and Linen associates performing job tasks to evaluate competence
• Conducts new associate training and department orientation
• Conducts on-going education of staff; annual safety competencies etc.
• Responsible for the implementation of all department policies and procedures. Involved in implementing new initiatives and programs.
• Ensures staff assignments are completed and deadlines are met
• Ensures timely cleaning of beds/rooms/areas for patient admissions/transfers/treatment. Monitors bed board and demonstrates excellent skills in the use of teletracking.
• Completes sanitation quality control check list and provides feedback to Environmental Services staff and customers
• Participates in weekly Environmental of Care Rounds with Infection Control and/or safety personnel to evaluate cleanliness of areas. Participates in committees such as Hazmat committee etc as necessary.
• Conducts patient interviews and follows through on complaints/issues
• Responds to facility emergencies (ie floods) with appropriate staff and equipment

Performs general supervisory duties

• Initiates disciplinary actions and recommends termination of associates in accordance with departmental and hospital policy. Provides supporting documentation to management regarding issues related to corrective actions.
• Completes and submits performance reviews for all Environmental services and Linen staff.
• Interviews candidates for open positions and recommends hiring of staff
• Issues supplies to staff and ensures adherence to cost containment programs
• Inspects equipment and supplies for cleanliness, adequacy and working order
• Promotes safe work practices. Maintains all required logs and manifests. Implements continuing education programs in order to meet hospital regulations and standards.
• Reports items in need of repair or replacement to appropriate hospital personnel and follows through on all requests
• Provides associate support and counseling regarding job-related problems and/or performance issues. Assures that company policies are administered fairly and consistently

Education/Experience Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years leadership experience in a service department (hospital setting preferred)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Good supervisory skills in scheduling, planning, evaluating, training and coaching Environmental Services Associates required.
• Good skills in identifying and resolving conflicts constructively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Strong organizational and prioritizing skills.
• Strongly detailed and results oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated, exercises initiative.
• Strong computer skills and strong skills in using Microsoft Word and Excel

NA Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Demands which require walking, standing, bending, climbing, and lifting throughout the work day. Ability to observe the work of others and provide feedback to enhance performance. Able to meet time constraints in a fast paced environment. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.