Supervisor Environmental Services - 2nd Shift Evenings

Advocatehealth; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Supervisor of Environmental Services, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team, fostering high standards of cleanliness and exceptional customer service. With a focus on operational excellence and internal customer satisfaction, you will drive initiatives that enhance service quality while adhering to safety guidelines. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and have strong management skills, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in environmental services.
• BLS certification within 6 months if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Ensure infection prevention practices for a safe environment.
• Manage staffing, workflow, and throughput for maximum productivity.
• Handle human resources responsibilities including coaching and performance reviews.

Skills

Management Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Supervisor Environmental Services - 2nd Shift Evenings

Join us as a Supervisor Environmental Services - 2nd Shift Evenings at Advocate Health.

Location: Illinois Masonic Medical Center, a Level 1 Trauma Center in Lakeview, recognized as a four-time Magnet hospital, undergoing a $645 million expansion.

Accolades include: "Top Work Places," "Top 100 Hospitals," QUEST Award, "Best Places to Work for Women and Diverse Managers," and System for Change Award.

Shift: 2:30 pm to 12:00 am, every 3rd weekend.

The evening supervisor is responsible for coaching, mentoring, and role modeling to ensure high-quality patient care in a safe, cost-effective, and customer-focused environment. The role involves working closely with the manager, internal customers, and team members to deliver exceptional service.

Major Responsibilities

• Ensure infection prevention practices for a safe environment.
• Adhere to all applicable guidelines and regulations.
• Monitor and improve service quality to meet desired outcomes.
• Provide high standards of cleanliness and customer service.
• Foster positive relationships to ensure high internal customer satisfaction.
• Drive operational outcomes aligned with site/system scope of service.
• Manage staffing, workflow, and throughput for maximum productivity.
• Oversee departmental resources to minimize waste.
• Handle human resources responsibilities including coaching, performance reviews, hiring, and disciplinary actions.
• Comply with the organization's Ethical Conduct policies.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 6 months if not already held.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Typically 2 years of experience in environmental services.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong management and interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication skills across all levels.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to stand for up to 80% of the workday; capable of sitting, walking, lifting, squatting, and bending.
• Occasional pushing/pulling up to 500 lbs. with mechanical assistance; lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to dust, dirt, chemicals, radiation, blood, or bodily fluids.
• Operate necessary equipment.

This description provides a general overview of the role; other duties may be assigned as needed.