Director Environmental Service
$35,000 - $40,000/Yr
Friends Health Care Association - Yellow Springs, OH
posted about 1 month ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Yellow Springs, OH
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
About the position
The Director of Environmental Services at Friends Care Community is responsible for overseeing the housekeeping and laundry departments within a retirement community. This role ensures a clean and sanitary living environment for residents by managing staff, coordinating services with other departments, and maintaining compliance with health regulations. The position offers stable hours, competitive pay, and generous benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about providing quality service to older adults.
Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct housekeeping and laundry departments.
- Assist the housekeeping and laundry staff.
- Assume the administrative duties, responsibilities and accountability of directing the housekeeping and laundry staff.
- Coordinate services of laundry and housekeeping with other departments (i.e. Dietary, Nursing, Activities, etc.).
- Assist with Infection Control.
- Participate and be prepared for various inspections including the Ohio Department of Health.
- Perform administrative duties that include purchasing the necessary supplies within budgetary guidelines.
- Determine departmental staffing requirements necessary to meet the needs of our residents and staff.
- Make daily rounds to ensure that housekeeping and laundry personnel are performing required duties.
- Ensure that department personnel are following established safety regulations.
- Assist in preparing and planning the budget with the Administrator.
Requirements
- Nursing home experience
- Assisted living experience
- Knowledgeable in housekeeping and laundry
- Leadership ability and willingness to work with other staff members
- Desire to work with older adults
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant it
- Satisfactory criminal history background check
- Physical exam by a licensed physician and a negative drug screen.
Nice-to-haves
- Patience, tact, and a cheerful demeanor when dealing with residents, family members, staff, and vendors.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee assistance program
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching
- Tuition reimbursement
