Supervisor - Environmental Services

Company Biography

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is located in the City of Orillia - a beautiful community nestled along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Orillia offers an environment where a health work/life balance is easy to achieve as exceptional urban amenities, natural resources, points of interest, and recreational opportunities abound.

People have always been OSMH’s greatest strength. Our committed team has helped our community for over a century. We offer an environment where each individual works interdependently towards common goals: we value Trust, Courage and Teamwork. We are an organization where individuals’ contributions are valued and there are many opportunities for personal growth and development.

Position Summary

The Supervisor is responsible for monitoring staff activity on all shifts, scheduling and facilitating staff meetings and in-service education sessions on a regular basis for all front line staff.

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Assisting in operations to maintain a well-organized and efficient department.
- Requesting repairs of equipment, chairs, etc. to the Maintenance Department or external provider as required.
- Scheduling and maintaining records of all project work.
- Assuming the responsibilities of the Senior Supervisor/Manager of Housekeeping in their absence.
- Participating in meetings in lieu of Senior Supervisor of Housekeeping/Manager when required.
- Conducting on-going Quality Assurance audits in all areas.
- Conducting on-going patient surveys.
- Conducting on-going hospital wide inspections/tours to assess cleanliness.
- Reassigning staff to meet departmental needs.
- Ensuring sufficient non-stock supplies are available for staff.
- Monitor/evaluate work assigned to EVS Admin Assist
- Recording information to be used for monthly reports such as glo audits, patient satisfaction surveys, health and safety inspections.
- Monitoring completion of assigned duties as indicated on work routines - flag and report any on-going non-completion of assigned duties.
- Making departmental recommendations for improvement as required.
- Monitoring staff activity on an on-going basis to ensure staff adherence to hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Training of staff as required, including departmental orientation
- Take lead on administrative projects as assigned

Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Director Facilities Management, Environmental Services, Security and Biomedical Engineering or Manager of Facilities Management and Environmental Services, or Environmental Services Supervisor

The Supervisor may need to be available for additional coverage as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum grade 12 diploma required.
- Completion of Public Health Ontario’s (PHO) Core Competencies in Infection Control required.
- Two years Environmental Services experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills in English both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, direct, motivate and mentor staff.
- Demonstrated strong computer literacy with Microsoft office programs.
- Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and multi task efficiently.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other managers effectively.
- Demonstrated strong decision making and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices and best practices within housekeeping in a healthcare environment.
- Demonstrates commitment to continued professional and personal growth and development through Continuing Education Programs and Self Directed Learning Opportunities.

Our Employees Enjoy
- a professional practice environment
- a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
- wellness initiatives
- continuing education grants
- employee recognition and assistance programs
- a competitive salary and benefits package
- equal opportunities for growth and development

Employment Equity

Accomodation in the Workplace

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Team members must be able to perform all