Housekeeping - Environmental Services Director:

The primary purpose of the Environmental Services Manager position is to direct the day-to-day activities of the Environmental Services Department.

Job Description:

• Assume the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of supervising the Environmental Services department.

• Supervise the day-to-day activities of assigned personnel.

• Keep the resident environment clean at all times using standard procedures in cleaning and maintenance of rooms, offices and common areas

• Clean up spills, soiled areas, and other conditions as observed or directed

• Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing and burnishing, disinfecting, etc. in order to maintain a high gloss finish on all hard floors

• Clean vacant rooms as assigned

• Plan, develop, organize, implement and evaluate standards for the department and facility.

• Review current procedures, develop and implement new procedures for performing daily tasks as necessary.

• Standardize the methods in which work is accomplished.

• Schedule work assignments and prepare cleaning schedules. Revise as necessary.

• Coordinate daily services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.

• Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as possible.

• Inspect storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc. for upkeep and supply control.

• Review and develop a plan of correction for deficiencies noted during survey inspections and submit to the Director/Administrator for approval.

• Submit accident/incident reports to the Administrator within 24 hours of the occurrence.

• Assure that established infection control procedures are maintained.

• Coordinate routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing services.

• Submit necessary forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc. the Administrator as requested.

• Keep abreast of economic conditions/situations and recommend to the Director/Administrator adjustments in services that assure the continued ability to provide a clean, safe, and comfortable facility environment.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Must have a minimum of (1) year of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care facility or other related health care facility.

• Must display professionalism both in appearance and attitude.

• Must possess the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agency personnel and the general public.

• Must be knowledgeable of sound practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.

Salary Range: Competitive benefits package offered

Shift Needs: Full-Time (including weekends)

Facility Location: 7300 Del Prado Circle South Boca Raton, FL 33433

The Encore at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.