DIRECTOR of HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES - ON-SITE in Baltimore, MD

Job Summary

*** $10,000 Sign On Bonus! ***

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
• Counsels and trains staff to ensure quality care and services
• Conducts regular management staff meetings and communicates with members of other departments to coordinate housekeeping activities
• Maintains the department in an “inspection ready” state at all times, ensuring the department operates within federal, state, and local regulations
• Maintains excellent relations with residents, Client and all community departments
• Serves on community committees and professional organizations
• Fulfills 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
• Maintains appropriate security for all Client-owned property, supplies and operating funds

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. Degree or AA Degree pursuing your Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred
• Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) certification highly desirable
• Minimum of five years of EVS/Housekeeping experience in a retirement or adult home preferred, depending upon formal degree or training
• Two plus years of direct EVS/Housekeeping operational management experience
• 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

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retail Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

About the Role

Responsible for the overall management of the Environmental Services/Housekeeping Department in a retirement community. Manages the department within the established objectives, standards, policies and procedures and remains in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.