Housekeeping Aid Supervisor

Housekeeping Aid Supervisor

The position plans the use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, and materials, on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis; establishes and ensures adherence to work priorities, project schedules, resources, and detailed work plans established by higher level supervisors;

Follows customary work cycles and sequences in planning work assignments; coordinates work through subordinates in accordance with priority; determines methods and resources necessary to accomplish the assigned tasks.

Responsible for the maintenance, storage and safeguard of housekeeping tools, equipment, materials, and supplies for his/her area of assignment

Responsible for the cleaning in patient areas and corridor spaces throughout Medical Center, Operating Rooms, and all other areas as assigned.

Ensures the cleaning of interior surfaces, general sanitation, cleanliness and associated housekeeping responsibilities located within assigned area.

Coordinates workload requirements and adjusts resources within assigned areas as necessary to accomplish both routine and non-routine cleaning tasks.

Makes scheduled and non-scheduled inspections throughout assigned areas to assure that employees are productively occupied, that work is being accomplished in a timely manner, and that rules and regulations are being observed by service personnel.

Instructs and supervises employees in work operations, conducts inspections of work in progress and completed to ensure cleaning and sanitation objectives and standards have been met; redirects resources to accomplish unanticipated tasks and assignments for emergencies, inspections findings, and work requests; tracks and reports progress on work assignments and requests authority to adjust worker assignments and to use overtime, equipment, and materials to meet schedules; and recommends changes to schedules, priorities, and work sequences as necessary and makes minor deviations in procedures or redirects resources under the position's control to overcome problems such as equipment failure, material delays, or unplanned staff shortages.

Investigates grievances and complaints, resolves them informally, and notifies supervisor(s) of sufficient importance or seriousness.

Assures subordinates are following safety and approved technical procedures in accordance with department procedures guides. Maintains work reports and records and assists supervisor(s) in planning overall leave schedules.

Recommends promotion or reassignment, performance ratings, training, disciplinary actions, changes in performance standards, and the suitable applicants for vacancies.

Work Schedule: Rotational to include weekends and holidays

Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not available

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Supervisor/PD99911S

Physical Requirements: This position requires occasional bending/stooping, crouching, and kneeling. Lifting to 50pounds. Approximately 40 percent of time spent standing, 40 percent of time spent walking and 20 percent of time spent sitting. Hearing and visual acuity. Manual dexterity to use a phone and operate equipment

Working Conditions: The work is accomplished in a variety of different areas including operating· rooms, treatment rooms, examination rooms, imaging rooms, wards and other public, recreational and administrative areas. Protective clothing and personnel protective equipment (PPE) including ·gowns, gloves, safety shoes, masks, etc. is required in the accomplishment of some aspects of the work. There is the potential for exposure to strong cleaning solutions, bodily fluids and communicable disease. The work can involve occupied patient rooms and interaction -with both medical and psychiatric patients. May be required to work inside and outside. May require some exposure to hazardous cleaning chemicals.