Director of Environmental (Housekeeping) Services - Wichita, KS

Responsibilities:   This successful applicant will direct and manage the Environmental Services Program within a large healthcare facility, maintaining the highest possible standards and integrity.




Manage the hiring and training; prepare work schedules and maintain adequate staffing; inspect the cleanliness of the facility, sanitation and infection control standards.

Develop a stable, competent work force and encourage personal growth of all personnel through periodic evaluation and review.

Control the following costs for all departments; Payroll, Supplies and Expenses, Purchased Services, Utilities, and Administration; order supplies, check shipments, conduct inventories; monitor supply usage for appropriateness and efficiency.

Maintain all controls for each of the Company programs, to include: Operations Logs and Records, Housekeeping Records, Account Records, Weekly Inspections, Monthly Summary, Monthly Joint Review Meetings, Daily Hour Control, Safety and Systems, etc.


























































































Desired Experience and Background:





 


Bachelors Degree, strongly encouraged.

Minimum (5) five years experience in housekeeping/environmental services, preferably in a healthcare/medical center environment.  

Must have the ability to manage:Up to 5 department managers directly.

JCAHO and OSHA experience, strongly preferred.

Skilled in directing, teaching, training and motivating staff; have a working knowledge of infection control techniques.  

Provide effective oral and written communication skills, having the ability to work well with others at all levels.

Complete knowledge of pertinent regulatory agencies and the policies, codes, standards, and regulations that applies to the healthcare environment.

Interpret and follow technical instructions; complete assignments timely; showing a sense of urgency.


Salary based upon experience.