What are the responsibilities and job description for the EVS Supervisor position at Insight?
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Summary/Objective:
This position provides supervision for the Environmental Services Department, ensuring quality results. The Environmental Services Supervisor will direct and assist the Environmental Services Director in managing the department staff, meeting with residents and staff. He or she will actively participate in the onsite facility’s goals and
objectives. Understands the Insight Healthcare contract and obligations within the agreement.
objectives. Understands the Insight Healthcare contract and obligations within the agreement.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
● May be responsible for the training of hourly associates in both formal classroom
settings and/or “on the job”.
settings and/or “on the job”.
● Supervises all EVS functions and personnel.
● May be involved in the purchasing of supplies within the budgeted guidelines from
approved selected vendors.
● May be required to maintain cost records and works to meet budget guidelines.
● Is involved in the hiring, orientation, training, counseling, and disciplines when
appropriate. May recommend terminations with direct report.
● Schedules work hours and assignments also reviews, and checks staff work
performance.
● Is responsible to see that each shift is properly staffed.
● May be involved in the creation of job descriptions, cleaning schedules.
● Understands EVS/Laundry chemicals and their proper usage.
● Checks in EVS/Laundry and Linen (if applicable) supplies.
● Assures that EVS/Laundry equipment and supplies are properly stored and
maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.
● Visits with residents to ensure the delivery of EVS service is exceeding expectations.
● Visits all residents at least one time per quarter. Residents at nutritional risk are
visited weekly. Documents all visits.
● Participates in required facility meetings.
● May be required to evaluate work performance and giving evaluations to employees.
● May be required to submit written reports to administration or EVS Director as
necessary.
● Investigates on-the-job injuries and corrects the problem and/or retrains the
employee as necessary.
● Ensures continued compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
● Understand facility’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during
drills and actual emergencies.
● Perform other department duties assigned by direct report.
Competencies:
- Customer Service Oriented.
- Basic EVS/Laundry and Linen Knowledge.
- Safety Practices.
- Team Leadership
- Time Management.
These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, following the mission, values, and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and guests.
Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!