Director, Environmental Services - CaroMont Health
Gastonia, NC
About the Job
Job Summary: Lead and manage departmental operations for Environmental Services including housekeeping and laundry services. Responsible for establishing and improving processes for environmental infection prevention, environmental aesthetics, and overall facility appearance to meet regulatory requirements and customer expectations. Ensure linen processing and distribution support patient care and customer needs. Improve department and organizational performance and implement practices, policies and procedures for highly reliable Environmental Services. Ensure exceptional performance by defining & monitoring key performance indicators related to turnover, productivity, management, linen availability, and service excellence. Maintain effective cost controls and productivity standards. Identify opportunities for improvement in departmental operations. Uphold corporate compliance standards and regulatory or professional requirements. Maintain knowledge about and implement processes for bio-hazardous, chemical, and pharmaceutical waste management. Must be proactive, self motivated and demonstrate ability to handle multiple projects and changing priorities. Lead by example through CaroMont CARES and ensure all staff demonstrates CARES.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s and Masters degree from recognized college or institution required. CHESP (Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional) preferred. Requisite 7 years of environmental services management experience in healthcare or hospitality setting. Knowledge of regulatory agencies and requirements including JCAHO, OSHA, EPA, NCDENR; and knowledge of environmental infection prevention standards and linen processing. Demonstrated skills include leadership talent, performance improvement techniques, environmental and work place safety, employee engagement, financial metrics, planning, group facilitation, environmental aesthetics, computer applications and data analysis.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Source : CaroMont Health