ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR

Compass Group•Washington, DC

1d•$75,000 - $84,000

About The Position

As the Director of Environmental Services, you are responsible for the overall management of the Environmental Services/Housekeeping Department in a retirement community. 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
Excellent customer services skills and experiences
Experience with Federal & State healthcare surveys

Nice To Haves

Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) certification highly desirable
Minimum of five years of EVS/Housekeeping experience in a retirement or adult home preferred, depending upon formal degree or training
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 residents, Client and all community 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 enhance 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