Environmental Services Director

Position Overview

Ayden Healthcare of Waterville is currently hiring an Environmental Services Supervisor.

The primary purpose of this job is to manage the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing the facility, and as directed by the Administrator, to assure that the facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.

• Directs Housekeeping Unit staff and a laundry in the fulfillment of unit project assignments within budget, with quality and on schedule.
• Maintains a high level of cleanliness and safety throughout the nursing home facility.
• Preserves the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc. and the appearance of housekeeping areas, and performs regular inspections of resident areas and rooms for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Performs regular inspections of resident, ancillary, and common areas for sanitation, order, safety, and comfortable environment.
• Assures that Housekeeping staff follows established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies at all times.
• Inspects storage rooms, utility, and janitorial closet, etc., for upkeep and supply control.
• Requisition s all Housekeeping supplies and equipment and maintains adequate inventory levels to provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
• Recommends to the Director of Facilities Management, budgetary amounts to meet the equipment and supply needs of the unit.
• Develops and maintains written policy and procedures for housekeeping and laundry services and activities with other related units.
• Communicates with other unit supervisors to adequately plan for housekeeping services and activities.
• Coordinates Housekeeping/Laundry services and activities with other related units.
• Coordinates and monitors resident moves and responds to resident requests promptly and according to policies.
• Coordinates repair needs with Maintenance Director
• Processes payables efficiently, according to policies and procedures.
• Seeks out new methods and principles and incorporates them into existing housekeeping practices.
• Attends and participates in department head meetings
• Performs other job duties and projects as directed.