ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF EVS, Prattville, AL
About The Position
Crothall Healthcare is hiring an Assistant Director of Environmental Services in Prattville, Alabama. The role assists the Director of Environmental Services in directing and overseeing the operational needs of the Housekeeping Department, coordinates the work of Operations Managers, and serves as a liaison between administration and hospital departments to provide a high level of service. The Assistant Director establishes and reviews housekeeping standards and procedures in accordance with facility policies; plans schedules, work areas, and duties; participates in staffing decisions; and orients, trains, develops, and supervises housekeeping staff. The position also inspects and evaluates the facility, coordinates relocations and major projects, holds staff meetings, coordinates activities with other departments, tracks supply inventory, and assists the Department Director with budgets.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work history required.
- Strong work ethic, drive, and initiative for quality and customer service.
- Excellent written and oral communication, listening, empathy, and problem-solving skills, both individually and in groups.
- Ability to use a participative approach to managing staff, function under stress, organize and prioritize tasks, and develop budgets with an understanding of facility needs and requirements.
- Strong stress management, administrative, organizational, and follow-through skills with associates and clients.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of housekeeping procedures preferred.
- 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, work areas, 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 facility relocations.
- 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 inventory 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 accidental death coverage
- 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
- May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable law
- Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
