The Housekeeping Supervisor supervises the work activities of the Housekeeping personnel to effectively and efficiently maintain an acceptable level of cleanliness and improve aesthetic environment for Riverside HealthCare. Responsibilities include providing direction, training, and guidance to staff; ensure that all work assignments are carried out properly, safely, and completely within the time schedule set by the department director; and assures that the quantity and quality of work meet standards.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

License or Certification Requirements:

• None

Responsibilities:

• Answers discharge pager, taking accurate messages and assigning discharge beds to appropriate staff.
• Answers phone lines, taking accurate messages and proper assignments.
• Assists in developing short and long term goals.
• Assists in selecting, evaluating and disciplining employees.
• Attends meetings, in-services, and workshops.
• Coaches and counsels employees, provides feedback on performance and develops improvement tools when necessary.
• Conducts department and shift meetings.
• Conducts follow-up on requests and departments with concerns.
• Conducts interviews in selection of new staff.
• Conducts staff training in conjunction with director and develops training plan.
• Coordinates moving of furniture, offices and patient rooms.
• Determines productivity benchmarks and staffing levels.
• Documents all training procedures performed by employees assuring compliance with regulatory agency competencies.
• In conjunction with director, maintains daily worked hours through Kronos and completes payroll.
• Maintains equipment and supplies.
• Monitors quality assurance programs and ensures compliance with guidelines and standards.
• Provides employee recognition.
• Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of required department reporting.
• Responsible for cleanliness of assigned areas.
• Responsible for policy and procedure compliance.

Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.

Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

Other information:

Exposure/Sensory Requirements

Exposure to:
Chemicals: Refer to MSDS Sheets
Video Display Terminals: None
Blood and Body Fluids: Daily exposure to blood and body fluids when collecting, transporting, treating and disposing of biohazard and regular trash.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Occasional exposure to TB or airborne pathogens during cleaning procedures.

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Required to communicate with supervisor and patients.
Vision: Ability to see soiled carpet, digital pager messages, assignments, etc..
Smell: Ability to detect foul odors, helpful to note presence of electrical/fire safety.
Hearing: Ability to hear alarms, voice pager messages, horns.
Touch: Ability to feel heat or cold with hands.

Activity/Lifting Requirements

Average Hours per Week: 40

Shift: Varies

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 0%
Twist: 5%
Stand: 14%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 36%
Kneel: 3%
Lift: 12%
Drive: 5%
Squat: 7%
Climb: 4%
Bend: 9%
Reach above shoulders: 5%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Continuously
Up to 20 lbs: Continuously
Up to 35 lbs: Continuously
Up to 50 lbs: Continuously
Up to 75 lbs: Frequently
Up to 100 lbs: Frequently
Over 100 lbs: Occasionally

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
Putting away supplies, sometimes overhead. Mops and brooms - carried 10', knee high; vacuums - carried 1', ankle high; chairs (35#) carried 10', waist high.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 0
Twist: 20
Stand: 60
Crawl: 0
Walk: 150
Kneel: 15
Lift: 50
Drive: 20
Squat: 30
Climb: 15
Bend: 40
Reach above shoulders: 20

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 10 lbs. Normal weight: 5-10# frequent
Pushing & pulling Normal weight: <50#>
Fine Manipulation: Wringing out cloths.

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Driving vehicle, light pressure

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards

Environmental Factors (Time Spent) :
Inside hours: 8
Outside hours : 0

Temperature: Extreme cold to extreme hot
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Normal Range
Atmosphere: Odors

Special Hazards : Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical - Bed controls, vacuums, floor equipment, steam sterilizer, autoclave, compactor, cleaning supplies/other chemicals
Protective Clothing Required: Goggles, apron and gloves