Supervisor

Your Opportunity:

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is looking for a reliable, self-motivated individual for the position of Environmental Services Supervisor that is dedicated to both high-quality work and safety. This Casual position supports multiple hospital sites within the Edmonton Zone with relief coverage. Reporting to the Director and Managers of Environmental Services, the Supervisor supports with the daily planning and operation of the Environmental Services Department. Linen and Environmental Services are responsible for the maintenance of AHS hospitals’ environmental cleaning, waste stream management functions, and providing clean linens to patients. These departments ensure hospitals and healthcare facilities are properly cleaned, sanitized, and maintained to provide a healthy environment for everyone. The successful applicant possesses strong communication, mentorship, and relationship-building skills, and is passionate about providing a safe and healthy workplace environment. In collaboration with other departments regarding infection control practices, you will ensure all protocols, cleaning and frequency standards are adhered to in the management of outbreaks and isolation cases. You are the leader staff, patients, and patient family members rely upon to provide a safe environment. You are dependable and have a high respect for safety. In addition to completing quality audits to promote optimum cleanliness of the hospital, the LES Supervisor oversees the coordination of staff schedules, facilitation of department meetings, and attendance/performance management. You address and resolve customer concerns in a timely manner, using sound problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

Description:

The LES Supervisor monitors established budgets, tracks key performance targets, identifies efficiencies, and promotes optimal use of resources while making recommendations on current and future service adjustments to staff, budget, and service delivery models. The supervisor has direct responsibility for all patient discharge, isolation, and equipment cleaning and ensures the collection of general, bio-medical, chemical, and recycling waste streams. This position develops and maintains excellent working relationships with department staff, Supervisors, and site leadership to ensure customer needs are met and services are provided in compliance with AHS and department policies, procedures, and standards. The LES Supervisor must have a visible presence throughout the facility, as this position is the first point of contact and must respond to and resolve all service-related concerns. Physical aspects of this position include extended periods of time walking and standing. The successful applicant ensures all new staff are properly orientated and trained as per department education and standards and approves. In addition, the supervisor is responsible for approving payroll, analyzing the financial status of the department, providing recommendations to maintain a balanced budget, and ensuring appropriate quality and safety measures are in place and compatible with IPC and OHS industry and provincial standards and completes all probationary and annual performance reviews. The LES Supervisor meets regularly with clinical customers to maintain sound relationships, review performance, and manage escalated issues. Other accountabilities include participating in the recruitment and hiring of employees, performance management and recommendations for termination if applicable. The Supervisor ensures the Manager/Director is informed of all significant events and/or activities.

Classification: Supervisor Union: Exempt Unit and Program: Linen and Environmental Services Primary Location: Seventh Street Plaza Location Details: As Per Location Employee Class: Casual/Relief FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 17-OCT-2024 Date Available: 23-SEP-2024 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $25.11 Maximum Salary: $43.14 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Diploma or Degree in Health Care or Business Administration. 1-year of leadership experience in a large institution. Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor others. Proficient use of computer software applications such as Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook required. Demonstrated leadership abilities, with strong written and oral communication skills, are essential. To enable applicants to perform their duties safely, they must demonstrate the ability to read, write, speak, understand, and follow written and oral directions in English. Must be dependable, flexible/adaptable, thorough, and be able to work with minimal supervision. A combination of education, training and relevant experience may be considered. Physical aspects of the job such as standing, sitting and walking for long periods of time, and the ability to crouch, bend, lift, push and pull with 30lb of force are required.

Additional Required Qualifications:

All new employees will be required to attend a 4-day Environmental Services Orientation and a 1-day AHS Orientation. Completion of additional online courses are required as per department and AHS standards. Valid criminal record check obtained within the last three months, and a valid work permit/visa (if applicable).

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants who have a Supervisory/Management Certificate and/or related experience. Experience in Infection Control and Workplace Health & Safety is an asset. 3 years’ supervisory experience and demonstrated knowledge of Environmental Services practices is preferred. Experience in a healthcare setting is an asset. Experience with WHMIS and handling chemicals is preferred.