Environmental Services Supervisor - IRF

A career at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South, a new standalone 50-bed, two-story inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in St. Louis who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the St. Louis area need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

What you will do in this role:

• Cleans patient rooms, restrooms, lounges, offices, corridors, walls and windows daily or as scheduled

• Vacuums, sweeps, mops floors; replaces paper and soap products in restrooms, cleans mirrors, sinks and toilets, etc

• Operates various types of equipment and machinery to include vacuums, hand trucks, and mini-extractors

• Inspects and evaluates physical condition of the hospital

• Submits recommendations to management for painting, repairs, and furnishings, relocation of equipment and reallocation of space

• Properly hires, orients, trains, evaluates and disciplines EVS personnel within established policy

• Schedules personnel to ensure proper coverage of the hospital

• Develops orientation and ongoing training programs for the hospital and department personnel

• Serves on the hospital Safety Committees

• Ensures compliance with JCAHO, federal, state and local regulations and standards

• Other duties as assigned

• High School Graduate or equivalent required

• Previous experience in acute care setting preferred

• Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience required

• Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and other hospital staff

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing