Safety Specialist

Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida - Lehigh Acres, FL

Hiring: Safety Specialist Company: Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida Location: Lehigh Acres, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 13:17:17 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Regulatory Compliance About the job Experience: •1 year in a healthcare setting as a safety professional •2 years experience in a similar role. •At least 1 year in a healthcare setting as a safety professional Required Skills: •Excellent opportunity to join a stable company providing patient care. We are looking for a dependable, dedicated, and respectful person to join our team of Safety Specialists. Outstanding compensation including generous paid time off, 9 paid holidays, excellent health benefits, a company paid pension, multiple bonuses, and more! •Hospitality and Customer Service – While on duty will go out of the way to actively acknowledge staff, patients and visitors with a friendly greeting by interacting with them in a polite and professional manner, offering assistance, information and directions. •Reporting –Must be able to provide investigative reports (who, what, where, when and why) and provide a basic daily report of accomplishments and tasks completed. •Professionalism – Must maintain a positive, professional environment in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and overall FHC standards of expected professionalism. •Physical Abilities – Must have the physical capacity to walk continuously during a ten-hour shift, with normal breaks (two fifteen minutes, and one-hour meal break). Must be able to work outdoors in all conditions with provided inclement weather gear. •Communication Skills – Sends and receives information (written and oral) in a clear, accurate and effective manner. Openly shares appropriate information with other members of the organization. Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in order to create basic reports. •Teamwork/Working Relationships - Interacts with others in ways that enhance understanding and respect. Perceives the needs of others, develops smooth relationships, and deals effectively with conflict. Interact with homeless persons and educate them on available resources. •Motivation and Commitment - Establishes high performance standards and works hard to attain them. Takes initiative and demonstrates commitment to the organization. Adapts appropriately to change. Qualifications: •Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English •Extensive knowledge of Safety & Health laws, regulations and standards on the local, state and federal levels •Team-oriented and creative problem solver that builds honest, open and trusting relationships that stimulate cooperation and communication between employees and management •Proactive with a strong sense of urgency and follow through •Demonstrated track record for sustainable safety performance improvement •Proficient in Microsoft office, including Word, Excel and Power Point and strong systems orientation •Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain relationship with internal/external customers and service providers •Demonstrated capacity to liaise and coordinate with other departments to establish a seamless and efficient process for information sharing and building best practices •Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing •Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!