Coordinator, Housekeeping Services - Ridge Meadows Hospital (Rmh)

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for nearly two million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities.

Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 45,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities. Learn more.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Full Time - Coordinator, Housekeeping Services to join our team at Ridge Meadows Hospital located in Maple Ridge, B.C.

We hire great people for outstanding jobs and need your help to expand the ability to deliver prompt and professional service.

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Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Effective October 26, 2021 all staff for all positions across health care in British Columbia are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (have received a full series of a World Health Organization "WHO" approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and there are no exceptions.

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Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:

The Coordinator, Housekeeping Services, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of housekeeping services and staff within designated site. Participates in program and service delivery, planning, implementation and evaluation. Participates in the monitoring, analysis and reporting of quality assurance and control imperatives for housekeeping services. Coordinates the implementation of new systems, initiatives, policies and procedures. Participates on various committees as required.

1. Administers housekeeping service staff within designated site by coordinating recruitment and hiring, establishing schedules and work assignments, determining training and orientation requirements, overseeing and monitoring performance evaluations, taking corrective action when necessary up to and including dismissal.
2. Participates in the development of evaluation criteria for newly developed and/or on-going housekeeping services. Provides input into organizational structures to ensure the operational needs of designated site are reflected.
3. Provides input into the development and implementation of Housekeeping Services policies and procedures. Coordinates the implementation of new and/or revised policies and procedures, and monitors compliance.
4. Participates in the planning and management of operating budget for assigned area. Ensures efficient utilization of financial resources. Completes variance analyses of the allocated budget and reports significant variances. Makes recommendations for budgetary adjustments.
5. Promotes sound interdepartmental relationships through effective communication with user departments to maintain and/or improve services, facilitate consensus and resolve issues.
6. Participates in the monitoring, analysis, and reporting of quality assurance and control imperatives for housekeeping services. Assists in implementing, managing and conducting audit programs such as visual, observational, ATP, UV marker, hand hygiene, etc. Analyzes audit data with Manager and assists with the development and follow-up actions as required.
7. Interprets and administers collective agreements. Participates in the investigation of, and response to grievances and routine, confidential employee issues, and participates in Third Party hearings as required.
8. Ensures staff and department in compliance with all relevant FH policies and procedures (i.e. infection control, health and safety).
9. Participates on committees and working groups as required.

LEADS Capabilities:
Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

Professional/Technical Capabilities:

• Demonstrated ability to lead, organize and problem solve.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to be effective in an environment subject to continuous change.
• Working knowledge of applicable regulations, legislation and collective agreements.
• Computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheets and database programs.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.