Environmental Services Coordinator

LifeStream•Springfield, MO

56d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated Environmental Services Coordinator (Housekeeping & Laundry Manager) to lead our Housekeeping and Laundry Department. In this role, you will plan, organize, and oversee daily operations to ensure our community remains clean, safe, and welcoming for residents and staff. This full-time, day-shift position comes with a $3,000 sign-on bonus and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the comfort and well-being of our community.

Requirements

Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English in a professional manner, as you communicate with co-workers, supervisors, Residents, families, and others with whom you may come in contact.
Must have the ability to work cooperatively with others and have a helpful and friendly attitude.
Must be flexible, take direction with a pleasant attitude, and have a positive outlook toward the job and the goals of the facility.
Must be able to assist in providing a clean, safe, and caring environment.
Must possess understanding, patience, compassion and tact in dealing with Residents and their families.
Accepts supervision, yet able to function independently and responsibly.
Must be able to make independent decisions in emergency situations.
Must have resourcefulness in emergency situations and be level headed and calm.
Must be able to exercise judgment and initiative in organizing, planning and coordinating of assignments.
Must be able to treat Resident information as confidential.
Must adhere to dress code and be clean and neat at all times.
Must have the ability to respond to multiple priorities and/or events.
Must be able to operate company vehicles, i.e. golf carts.
Attends all scheduled meetings and in-services.
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of Residents.
Must be able to operate housekeeping and laundry equipment.
Must maintain a current drivers license and comply with all requirements of our Auto Policy.
Demonstrates a SERVANT heart and attitude by following our Mission Statement.
Experience in housekeeping and laundry service required.
Must be able to lift, push, pull and move a minimum of 50 lbs.
Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, squat, bend, turn & stretch, push & pull, reach & lift throughout the day on a routine basis.
Must be able to use proper lifting and transfer techniques.
Must be able to work holidays, evenings, other shifts, or weekends when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Prior Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Work in conjunction with the Maintenance Director and Maintenance Assistants to plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Housekeeping and Laundry employees, its programs and activities.
Coordinates housekeeping services and activities with other related departments.
Maintains written housekeeping policies and procedures in compliance with Standards of Infection Control, OSHA and all other Federal, State, and Local rules and regulations.
Performs administrative duties such as completing necessary forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc. as directed by the Maintenance Director and Executive Director.
Reviews the department's policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc., at least annually for revisions, and makes recommendations to the Executive Director.
Maintains a productive working relationship with other department directors and coordinates housekeeping services to ensure that care and services can be performed.
Makes daily rounds to ensure that housekeeping employees are performing required duties and to ensure that appropriate housekeeping procedures are being rendered to meet the needs of the community.
Ensures that all housekeeping employees attend and participate in Hazardous Communication training, using Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines and infection control guidelines.
Assists in the safety and fire protection and prevention programs by inspecting laundry areas and equipment at least daily.
Ensures that housekeeping employees follow established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies at all times.
Interviews and hires applicants according to established policies and procedures.
Responsible for scheduling employees to meet the needs of the department/Residents and to meet all legal requirements.
Evaluates employees job performance and provides the Maintenance Director and Executive Director input regarding wage increases within budgetary guidelines.
Gives direction and instruction to housekeeping employees.
Responsible for coordinating with the Maintenance Director when employees performance needs addressing in coaching sessions and/or performance improvement plans.
Develops, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of the orientation and In-service training programs for the department/community.
Ensures that the community is maintained in a clean and safe manner for Resident comfort and convenience by ensuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained and operable to perform necessary duties and services.
Ensures that a stock level of housekeeping supplies, disinfectants, equipment, etc., is maintained to provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
Performs other duties that may become necessary/appropriate to ensure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe and comfortable manner.
Develops and maintains the Hazardous Chemical Program and MSDS Records.
Provides coverage for emergencies 24 hours a day.
Prepares and organizes housekeeping schedules, per the resident contracts and budgetary guidelines.
Fills in open shifts as needed within the housekeeping department.
Orders products according to company policy and procedures.
Ensures adequate daily coverage for meal service by communicating with the Culinary Services Director and/or Host/Hostess, to include taking resident orders for meals, providing drink refills according to residents' / guests' requests, assists with the cleaning, resetting and preparation of the dining room in-between mealtimes.
Performs other duties as assigned.