Director of Environmental Services

Forefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience.

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We are looking for a motivated Director of Environmental Services at a beautiful healthcare account in New Castle, IN.

WE HAVE AMAZING BENEFITS: (Starting the 1st day of the month following your start date). Benefits include: (Full-time employees eligible) **Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) plan (retirement plan), PTO

Salary: $70,000-$85,000/year

Position Summary/Objective 

·       The Environmental Services Director is responsible for the overall success of the department by ensuring compliance with set standards within the facility in both housekeeping and laundry operations. The Director provides overall planning to achieve operational and financial goals. The Director hires, disciplines, monitors effectiveness, trains and coaches all staff in the EVS/Housekeeping and Laundry Department. The Director will actively participate in the onsite facility’s activities and have a clear understanding of the facilities goals and objectives. Understands the Forefront contract and obligations within the agreement.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

·       This is a full-time leadership position. As an exempt position, the Director is expected to complete the hours reasonably required to maintain maximum production and complete position requirements. This position may require weekend work.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Understands all Standard Operating Procedures for the Housekeeping and Laundry operations.
• Works in conjunction with the facility’s and Forefront Healthcare’s Infection Prevention program.
• Train, monitor, evaluate, and act on performance in all housekeeping and laundry areas.
• Serves as a liaison to Forefront Healthcare Regional Director of Operations and Corporate Office staff.
• Maintains department records as required.
• Manages set departmental budget and reports on budget performance.
• Manage developmental projects independently, as required.
• Maintains friendly, efficient, positive relationships with clinical departments, clients, department leadership and co-workers.
• Completes performance appraisals and recommends salary actions per established policy. 
• Trains department employees in performance of duties and assigns and coordinates work of employees to promote an efficient operation. Ensures the implementation of all required employee training.
• Effectively coordinates and administers department personnel policies and procedures in conjunction with selection, orientation, training, assignment and staffing, evaluation, competency evaluation, discipline and discharging employees in compliance with applicable employment regulations.

General Responsibility as Required for Position

·       Responsible for acting in conformance with all facility and departmental policies and procedures including those relating to Human Resources, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Health and Safety regulations, Compliance requirements, Patient Rights, Confidentiality, and HIPAA. Responsible for acting in conformance with accrediting agency standards.

·       Attends department meetings as required.

·       Demonstrates accountability to accept responsibility for personal/professional growth and any required certification/licenses, if applicable.

·       Completes mandatory training and competencies annually.

Travel

·       Some travel may occur for training and/or meetings.

 Other Duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Job duties, tasks, responsibilities, and activities may change from time to time.

Education/Experience/Training

·       High School graduate or equivalent.

·       Minimum of 5 years of Environmental Services experience.

·       3  or more years of supervisory / management experience in a healthcare or hospitality setting, or relative role leading an hourly workforce.

·       Possesses excellent communication; verbal, listening and written skills.

·       Able to work independently having exceptional time-management and organizational skills.

·       Must have proactive-positive attitude with ability to understand, adapt to and affect change.

·       Excellent customer focused interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain trusting relationships.

·       Demonstrate ability to function effectively in a fluid, dynamic, and rapidly changing environment.

·       Numerical ability necessary to make various computations in keeping work records, and in recipe preparation.

·       Motor coordination and manual dexterity are required.

·       Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.

·       Ability to read, understand, and follow directions, and work assignments. Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency. Must be patient and tolerant toward staff, patients/residents, and family members.

License and Certification

·       N/A

AAP/EEO Statement

Forefront will not discriminate based on race, color, sex, height, weight, disability, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, military service, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or any other protected class in its hiring practices, conditions for transfer or promotion, policies, discipline, discharge, terms, conditions or benefits of employment.