Job Description
Qualifications
Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team
Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail to ensure all cleaning and sanitation standards are met
Communication: Efficient verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with staff, patients, and hospital management
Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving abilities to address issues swiftly and efficiently
Time Management: Effective time management skills to handle multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a housekeeping or facilities management role, with at least 2 years in a supervisory position, preferably in a healthcare setting
Ability to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods
Capability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Dexterity to operate cleaning equipment and perform tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming
Visual and auditory acuity to detect cleanliness and safety issues
Knowledgeable in the workings in a hospital environment, which may include exposure to chemical and biological hazards and varying temperatures
Responsibilities
The Hospital Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and managing the housekeeping department within the hospital
This role ensures that all areas of the facility are maintained in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition to meet health and safety standards
The supervisor will lead a team of housekeeping staff, develop and implement cleaning procedures, and ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulations
Team Management: Supervise and coordinate the activities of housekeeping staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, time and attendance and performance evaluations
Cleaning Procedures: Understand and enforce cleaning protocols to ensure all areas of the hospital are hygienically maintained, including patient rooms, common areas, and administrative offices
Maintain an inventory of cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment, and prepare requisitions for replacement of depleted items and those in need of repair
Compliance: Ensure compliance with hospital infection control procedures, CMS and MS Minimum Standard regulations, and other relevant guidelines
Conduct regular inspections to verify adherence to cleanliness and safety protocols
Training & Development: Seek out and participate in ongoing training and support for housekeeping staff on cleaning techniques, safety procedures, and hospital policies
Problem Solving: Address and resolve any matters related to housekeeping services, including handling complaints from patients, staff, or visitors as well as discipline, staffing, and shift coverage issues
Reporting: Develop and report Quality Improvement Measures as required by IC/CQI Director
Emergency Operations: Be familiar with hospital codes, disaster plans and the departmental roles and responsibilities therein
Must be available to return to the hospital if an emergency or disaster arises
Other: Other duties as assigned by the CSO, CFO or Hospital Administrator
Job description
Description
Job Summary:
The Hospital Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and managing the housekeeping department within the hospital. This role ensures that all areas of the facility are maintained in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition to meet health and safety standards. The supervisor will lead a team of housekeeping staff, develop and implement cleaning procedures, and ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
• Team Management: Supervise and coordinate the activities of housekeeping staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, time and attendance and performance evaluations.
• Cleaning Procedures: Understand and enforce cleaning protocols to ensure all areas of the hospital are hygienically maintained, including patient rooms, common areas, and administrative offices. Maintain an inventory of cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment, and prepare requisitions for replacement of depleted items and those in need of repair.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with hospital infection control procedures, CMS and MS Minimum Standard regulations, and other relevant guidelines.
• Conduct regular inspections to verify adherence to cleanliness and safety protocols.
• Training & Development: Seek out and participate in ongoing training and support for housekeeping staff on cleaning techniques, safety procedures, and hospital policies.
• Problem Solving: Address and resolve any matters related to housekeeping services, including handling complaints from patients, staff, or visitors as well as discipline, staffing, and shift coverage issues.
• Reporting: Develop and report Quality Improvement Measures as required by IC/CQI Director.
• Emergency Operations: Be familiar with hospital codes, disaster plans and the departmental roles and responsibilities therein. Must be available to return to the hospital if an emergency or disaster arises.
• Other: Other duties as assigned by the CSO, CFO or Hospital Administrator.
Skills And Competencies
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
• Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail to ensure all cleaning and sanitation standards are met.
• Communication: Efficient verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with staff, patients, and hospital management.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving abilities to address issues swiftly and efficiently.
• Time Management: Effective time management skills to handle multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
Requirements
Education:
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree or higher in healthcare administration, facilities management, or related field is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a housekeeping or facilities management role, with at least 2 years in a supervisory position, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Certifications: Certification in infection control or healthcare environmental services (e.g., HCT, CEH) is a plus.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods.
• Capability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Dexterity to operate cleaning equipment and perform tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
• Visual and auditory acuity to detect cleanliness and safety issues.
• Knowledgeable in the workings in a hospital environment, which may include exposure to chemical and biological hazards and varying temperatures.
