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Working as the Director of Housekeeping Services, you are responsible for the overall management of the Environmental Services/Housekeeping Department in a retirement community. You will manage the department within the established objectives, standards, policies and procedures and remain in compliance with federal, state and local regulations. You will be financially accountable for the environmental service/housekeeping department operating within the approved budget, while providing the Client with the maximum value spent. In addition, you will be expected to foster strong interdepartmental relations and integrate the environmental service department with the facility plan of operations.
Job Responsibility:
Maintains an environment that is in sanitary, attractive and in orderly condition
Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and supervises functions and activities of the department
Conducts regular management staff meetings and communicates with members of other departments to coordinate housekeeping activities
Maintains the department in an “inspection ready” state at all times, ensuring the department operates within federal, state, and local regulations
Maintains excellent relations with residents, Client and all community departments
Serves on community committees and professional organizations
Follows all Client and community policies and procedures
Promotes the professional growth and development of the entire team and the department employees at all times
Implements change to the environmental service program that enhances the desirability of the community for current and future residents
Maintains appropriate security for all Client-owned property, supplies and operating funds
Requirements:
B.S. Degree or AA Degree pursuing your Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred
Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) certification highly desirable
Minimum of five years of EVS/Housekeeping experience in a retirement or adult home preferred
Two plus years of direct EVS/Housekeeping operational management experience
Excellent customer services skills and experiences
Experience with Federal & State healthcare surveys
Experience with P&L accountability highly desirable
Contract-managed service experience is desirable
Nice to have:
Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) certification