Aramark Healthcare is seeking qualified candidates for Director of Environmental Services for a 700+bed hospital in the Fort Lauderdale area. Reporting to the General Manager, the Director plans, administers and directs all unit activities related to environmental services, including Aramark Healthcare and client financial accountability, and compliance with the standards established by Aramark Healthcare, regulatory agencies and client. The Environmental Services Director leads the environmental services department, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other departments to provide a unified approach to patient/resident care. The Director will have a supporting staff of 4-salaried managers, 2-supervisors and 160 FTE's.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver strong operational performance by executing against Aramark Healthcare and regulatory agency standards and programs, continually monitoring operations and completing EVS quality assessments and necessary action plans to provide optimal environmental services and drive patient satisfaction.
Ensure compliance with appropriate infection prevention, safety, OSHA, Joint Commission and regulatory standards.
Interact with Client Management and maintains effective client and customer relations at all levels of client organization, including conducting rounding.
Provide overall direction and manages performance for all front line employees, ensuring employee development, engagement and compliance with human resource related policies and standards, including conducting applicable rounding.
Develop operational component forecasts and is able to explain variances.
Ensures consistent application and regular use of all ISIS Pro modules to properly manage the operation.
Ensures compliance with all contract obligations
Bachelor's Degree preferred
HCAPHS track record of success.
Previous housekeeping experience preferred.
Proven successful people management experience within a professional environment as demonstrated through the exceeding of team and client goals and objectives and through specific team member development.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills within all levels of the organization
Knowledge of pertinent regulatory agencies and the policies, codes, standards, and regulations that applies to the clinical equipment in their area.
Knowledge of infection control techniques - Must have detailed organization and prioritizing skills with the ability to train, teach, demonstrate and follow-up on all assignments, when necessary.
Proven track record in interpreting and following technical instructions and completing assignments in a timely manner demonstrating a sense of urgency
