Bench EVS Director

Compass Group•Detroit, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

TouchPoint, Support Services, provides customer focused support services. As specialists, we perform services including healthcare housekeeping, management in laundry processing, patient transportation, and food service. TouchPoint is a compilation of the most committed and talented individuals working in the industry today. Our dedication to quality, exceptional customer service, and unequivocal results allow us to provide the best outcomes to our clients. As the Bench Director of Environmental Services, you are responsible for the overall management of the Environmental Services/Housekeeping Department in a healthcare facility. You will manage the department within the established objectives, standards, policies and procedures while executing the job description in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. You will be financially accountable for the operation of the environmental service/housekeeping department, ensuring it remains within the approved budget, while simultaneously providing the Client with the maximum value spent. The director is expected to foster strong interdepartmental relations and integrate the environmental service department with the facility plan of operations.

Requirements

B.S. Degree in related field or related experience required
Minimum of five years of EVS/Housekeeping experience in a retirement or adult home preferred, depending upon formal degree or training

Nice To Haves

Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) certification highly desirable
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

Responsibilities

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, assuring the department operates within federal, state, and local regulations
Maintains excellent relations with patients, Client and all hospital 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
Maintains appropriate security for all Client-owned property, supplies and operating funds