ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, HEALTHCARE

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TouchPoint, Support Services, provides customer focused support services. As specialists, we perform services including healthcare housekeeping, management in laundry processing, patient transportation, and food service.  TouchPoint is a compilation of the most committed and talented individuals working in the industry today. Our dedication to quality, exceptional customer service, and unequivocal results allow us to provide the best outcomes to our clients. 

Job Summary

As the Assistant Director of Environmental Services, you are responsible for assisting in the overall management of the environmental services department at a hospital. You will help to manage the department within the established objectives, standards, policies and procedures as well as within the federal, state and local regulations. You will assist the Director in being financially accountable for the department by operating within the approved budget, while also providing the Client with the maximum value spent. In addition, the assistant director will manage a team of 1 EVS manager and 50 associates, foster interdepartmental relations and integrate the environmental service department with the facility plan of operations.

 

Key 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 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 Client and all Client 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 enhances 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

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in related field preferred 
• Minimum of three to five years of EVS/Housekeeping experience in a hospital, senior living, or related healthcare account preferred, depending upon formal degree or training
• Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) certification highly desirable
• Excellent customer services skills and experiences
• Experience with Federal & State healthcare surveys
• Experience with P&L accountability highly desirable
• Contract-managed service experience is desirable 
• Proficient in the use of Windows based office software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

 

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Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance,