Assistant Director of Environmental Services (EVS) - Hospital

Compass Group•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

As the Assistant Director of Environmental Services, you will support the overall leadership and daily operations of the Environmental Services/Housekeeping department. In this role, you will help ensure the department operates in alignment with established objectives, standards, policies, and procedures, as well as all federal, state, and local regulations. You will partner with the Sr. Director to maintain financial accountability by operating within the approved budget while maximizing value for the client. Additionally, you will foster strong interdepartmental relationships, lead a team of about 65 associates and ensure Environmental Services is effectively integrated into the facility’s overall operational plan.

Requirements

Minimum of three to five years of EVS/Housekeeping experience preferably in a hospital environment, depending upon formal degree or training
Excellent patient services, guest relations, or customer service experience
Experience with Federal & State healthcare surveys
Experience with P&L accountability and contract management preferred
Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet

Nice To Haves

Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) certification highly desirable
Experience with P&L accountability and contract management preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures safe, compliant, and efficient patient coverage by monitoring daily assignments, adjusting staffing as needed, and supporting consistent adherence to established procedures
Leads, orients, trains, and develops associates to ensure competency, continuous growth, and consistent delivery of high‑quality care and safety practices
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 activities
Maintains the department in an “inspection ready” state at all times, assuring the department operates within federal, state, and local regulations
Maintains excellent relations with Client and all Client departments
Serves on community committees and professional organizations
Ensures that competency in the position is maintained by participating in Community Works and outside training programs, as required
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
Encourages and nurtures associate creativity and innovation with the Community Works program
Maintains appropriate security for all Client-owned property, supplies and operating funds