What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor Environmental Services position at Cottage Health?
JOB PURPOSE
Supervises activities of housekeeping department including daily workflow and schedules; hiring and managing department employees; financial management of the department; and adherence to all quality and regulatory standards. Responsible for productive housekeeping work which shall include, but is not limited to, patient area cleaning, floor buffing, stripping, carpet shampooing, extracting, project work, discharge and terminal cleaning, and hands on training of housekeeping employees. Evaluates and monitors quality improvement indicators for safety and sanitation utilizing established programs and standards. Participates in problem solving and developing action plans to continually improve safety and sanitation of facility.
All job qualifications listed below indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently:
LEVEL OF EDUCATION
Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred: AA, BA or BS
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Preferred: Knowledge of cleaning large facilities, including proper use of cleaning fluids. English/Spanish bilingual skills.
YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Minimum: 3 years supervisory and 1 year housekeeping experience, or 2 years hospital supervisor experience; or Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Management.
Preferred: Previous supervisory experience in environmental services.
About Us
Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.
Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.
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