EVS Assistant Manager

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for Housekeeping department and linen service
• Leads staff in achieving a safe, clean, and pleasant environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness & safety throughout facility grounds.
• Plan / coordinate work schedules and assign staff to established work areas & duties. Facilitates monthly departmental staff meetings and development / training courses. Provide individual guidance & motivation to employee to ensure and engaged workforce. Reviews patient satisfaction data monthly to ensure and maintain excellence in cleanliness and experience of patients. 
• Assign equipment to staff; monitor daily, equipment use, cleaning & maintenance. Ensure that all equipment is clean and in working condition at all times.
• Maintains linen supply. 
• Oversees biohazards program. Participates in Safety Committee. 
• Maintains the Joint Commission regulatory compliance within EVS. 
• JCAHO, Federal, State and local laws, regulations, and codes pertaining to bio hazardous and infectious, waste management. 
• Environmental issues and concerns related to solid, hazardous and recoverable waste collection and disposal. 
• Solid waste and recycling program
• Principles and practices of effective management and supervision, including long - and short – range planning. 
• Group and interpersonal dynamics. 
• Written and oral communication techniques and methodologies
• Program planning and implementation
• Hazardous material and hazardous waste storage, treatment and disposal.
• Computer system and applications
• Provide leadership to management and housekeeping team for all housekeeping operations
• Recruit, interview, hire, and develop team member’s performance providing regular and timely assessment, and performs corrective counseling / coaching when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agencies
• Execute and maintain daily quality control system 
• Demonstrate continuous ability to maintain and / or improve customer and patient satisfaction
• Monitor and maintain operating budgets such as payroll, supplies, equipment, and hospital budgets.
• Create weekly schedule for work force 

Required Qualifications:

• College Degree or Equivalent work experience 
• Bi-lingual a plus
• Three Plus years’ experience
• Must possess excellent presentation and interpersonal skill with the ability to effectively interact with all levels within the organization
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skill 
• Strong customer service orientation with a high sense of urgency 
• Ability to work in a fast paced, service oriented environment.