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Supervisor Environmental Svcs

CHI Saint Joseph Hospital Lexington, Kentucky
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The posted compensation range of $17.04 - $23.43 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2024-383636 Employment Type Full Time Department Environmental Services Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Evening Weekly Schedule 3pm - 11:30pm Remote No Category Housekeeping
Overview

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experienceHello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matching
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Mental Health resources for you and your family
  • Wellness Program with rewards up to $450
  • Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and development
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Voluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet Insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability 
  • Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needs
  • Employer Discounts
  • Relocation Assistance*

*for eligible hires

Learn more about Saint Joseph Hospital and it's awards and recognitions here:Saint Joseph Hospital


Responsibilities

Job Summary / Purpose

Manage the operations of the housekeeping function on a specific shift and/or a specific area of the hospital to insure a clean, safe and germ free environment.   Displays a positive image of Saint Joseph Hospital by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior towards patients, physicians, visitors, volunteers and other employees.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

  1. The  Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible to the Director of Environmental Services and supervises Housekeeper I’s and II’s.
  2. Maintains daily contact with co-workers and managers.   May have contact with repair people, vendors, senior hospital executives, physicians/medical staff, and patients/families.  Requires a normal, responsive relationship indicating sensitivity to other people.
  3. Must maintain as confidential information gained in the process of doing one’s own work.  
  4. Must demonstrate the ability to cooperate with others.  
  5. Follows infection control practices and safety practices in all activities.  
  6. Activities include:  managing shift changes, performing inspections, training employees, completing and issuing performance appraisals, scheduling, monitoring and controlling use of supplies and equipment, filling out necessary forms and paperwork, enforcing policy and procedure compliance, ensuring excellent customer relations.
  7. Duties also include: performing duties of a housekeeper (cleaning floors; damp dusting furniture and fixtures; making and cleaning patient beds; cleaning, emptying ash urns and waste receptacles; washing windows, walls, ceilings, vents and lights; changing light bulbs; performing non-routine floor care duties (buffing, shampooing, etc.);inspecting, replacing curtains, cubicles; checking, stocking soap, paper supplies; hauling out trash, moving furniture. 
  8. Safe Handling/Disposal/Packaging for Transport of Pharmaceutical Waste/Hazardous Materials/Bio-Hazardous Regulated Medical Waste. 
  • Completes the Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) and Hazardous Waste education during new employee orientation and annually.
  • Is knowledgeable of the process for identifying the proper waste stream and uses the appropriate container to dispose of waste. 
  • Responds to a release of hazardous chemicals or hazardous pharmaceuticals (P-listed waste) utilizing the facility hazardous waste contingency plan. 
  • Knowledgeable regarding the process to contact the emergency response coordinator for hazardous waste/pharmaceutical release/spill clean-up.

       9. Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience 

Sys/Div/Mkt/Local Supervisor – Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 1 year experience in the discipline  OR 3 years’ experience in the discipline OR Master’s Degree and no experience 

Required Licensure and Certifications

None

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

2 years housekeeping experience required

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