ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Housekeeping (EVS) - Edison, NJ
About The Position
Crothall Healthcare is seeking an Assistant Director of Housekeeping (Environmental Services) in Edison, New Jersey. The Assistant Director helps the Director of Environmental Services direct and oversee the operational needs of the Housekeeping Department, coordinates the work of Operations Managers, and serves as a liaison between hospital administration and departments to provide a high level of service. This role establishes and reviews housekeeping standards and procedures, plans staff schedules and assignments, and participates in personnel selection, evaluation, training, development, and supervision. It also involves facility inspections, coordination of housekeeping activities with other departments, scheduling major projects, monitoring supplies, and assisting with departmental budgets.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work history required.
- Strong work ethic, drive, and initiative focused on quality and customer service.
- Excellent written and oral communication, listening, empathy, and problem-solving skills, both one-on-one and in groups.
- Ability to use a participative approach to staff management, function appropriately under stress, organize and prioritize tasks, and develop budgets with a thorough understanding of facility needs and requirements.
- Excellent stress management, administrative, organizational, and follow-through skills with associates and clients.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of housekeeping procedures.
- Demonstrated progressive growth in healthcare housekeeping or facility maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Establish and review standards and work procedures for Housekeeping staff in accordance with facility policies and practices.
- Plan work schedules, hours, areas of work, and job duties to ensure housekeeping services cover all areas adequately.
- Interview, select, hire, evaluate, and recommend termination of facility housekeeping personnel in accordance with facility standards.
- Orient, train, develop, and supervise Housekeeping staff.
- Conduct regular facility inspections and evaluations, recommend action items, and assist with relocations within the facility.
- Conduct regular staff meetings and communicate with other departments to coordinate housekeeping activities.
- Schedule major project work and ensure adequate staff and supplies are available.
- Conduct regular inventories of housekeeping supplies.
- Assist the Department Director with budgets.
- Coordinate the tasks of Operations Managers and serve as a liaison between administration and hospital departments.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance and AD&D
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Flexible time off
- Holiday time off, varying by site and state
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
- Potential paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
