Environmental Services Supervisor - Toronto, Canada - West Park Healthcare Centre
Description
Job Status:
Permanent, Full-Time
- Reports To:
Manager, Environmental Services & MDRD
- Hours of Work (shifts):
All Shifts
- Internal Posting Dates:
February 15-22, 2024
- Salary Range:
N/A
- Employee Group:
Non-Union
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Job Overview:West Park Healthcare Centre is seeking an experienced supervisor to oversee the cleaning program and assist with preparing the new state of the art hospital.
Accountabilities:
- Under the direction of the Manager of Environmental Services, oversee cleaning and general maintenance activities during the evening and assigned weekend shifts.
- Coordinate and monitor planned work in accordance with schedules and work routines to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Participate in coaching related to performance in accordance with provisions of the collective agreement.
- Reassign staff when necessary to align with Centre priorities in coordination with Infection Prevention & Control and clinical leaders.
- Ensure cleaning program is adhering to PIDAC standards and patient unit requirements.
- Monitor efficacy of the cleaning program through periodic audits in collaboration with Infection Prevention & Control and Service Managers.
- Conduct follow up training as necessary to ensure cleaning staff are meeting all required standards of practice.
- Supervise work conducted by contractors/service providers ensuring patient privacy and proper procedures for infection prevention and control are followed at all times.
- Conduct training for staff on proper cleaning practice, safe and effective use of equipment and other topics as required.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and effectively communicate with manager on routine basis.
- Monitor compliance and dialogue with staff regarding the prevention and identification of safety policies, standards and issues.
- Where applicable, ensure the compliance and awareness of patient safety.
- Maintain compliance with the safety standards of the hospital and applicable legislation.
- Revise assignments to offset absences of employees due to illness, vacation leave, education or other developments resulting in a shortage.
- Contribute to quality performance through the provision of inservice training, observance of infection control procedures (following PIDAC standards), and evaluation and assessment of employees.
- Contribute to the development of environmental or sustainability administrative documents; such as policies and procedures.
- Under direction of Manager of Environmental Services monitor salaries and supplies budgets in accordance with Centre's procurement policies.
- Participate in Campus Development planning meetings and follow up as required; participate in operational readiness activities to ensure that Environmental Services can be delivered safely and efficiently in the new Hospital.
- Attend continuing education seminars and courses relating to Environmental Services and/or leadership.
Qualifications:
- Degree/Diploma in environmental services management or hospitality services or related field
- Minimum 3 years' supervisory level experience within environmental services program in a healthcare facility of comparable size
- Expertise in environmental services and hospitality services within Complex Continuing Care & Rehabilitation Services
- Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) best practices as they relate to the environmental services program
- Familiarity of Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee (PIDAC) standards
- Experience conducting environmental audits and providing positive and constructive feedback to team members
- Capability of organizing, facilitating and tracking team meetings and education
- Offers effective coaching skills and ongoing support to team
- Experience planning and overseeing project work such as, but not limited to; floor care and enhanced project cleaning
- Inspiring team leader with the ability to collaborate with a diverse team in a fastpaced environment
- Excellent intrapersonal skills, punctual with a good attendance record
- Experience with redevelopment / construction project planning; post construction occupancy planning; transition planning in relation to the environmental services including waste and linen management
- Understanding of Workplace Hazards and the ability to independently identify and resolve situations that could compromise the safety or wellbeing of patients, residents, students, employees, volunteers, physicians and visitors
- A current membership with Ontario Healthcare Housekeepers' Association (OHHA) and/or the Canadian Association of Environmental Management (CAEM) would be an asset
- Evidence of satisfactory attendance record
- An employee's disciplinary record will be reviewed as part of the assessment of qualifications
- Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the Ce
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