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Environmental Services Manager - Healthcare

Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program · Boston, MA · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$60k–$96k/yrFull-time

Summary of Position

Hours: Full-time; 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage staff deployed in a variety of settings within a healthcare facility - including ambulatory clinics and overnight medical respite areas.
  • Effectively manage staff to ensure timely and thorough cleaning and disinfection practices;
  • Provide training in areas including proper hand hygiene, PPE use, safe chemical handling and respective patient-centered interactions.
  • Oversee proper handling, storage, and disposal of regulated medical waste, with a focus on sharps injury prevention and bloodborne pathogen precautions.
  • Respond to urgent cleaning requests including spills of potential blood borne pathogens.
  • Collaborate with Infection Prevention in the implementation of evidence-based practices to prevent health care-associated infections through regular meetings, routine environmental rounds and quality inspections.
  • Continue to stay compliant and informed of appropriate cleaning and disinfection products to use in a healthcare setting in terms of their safety data profile, mechanism of use and contact time. Ensure proper storage, labeling and dilution per manufacturer’s instructions for use and facility protocols.
  • Adhere to guidelines as mandated at a state and federal level including CDC, DPH, OSHA and the EPA.
  • Participate as a member of the water management team to ensure water safety while continuing to train staff on any guidelines and recommendations.

Experience and Education

  • BA/BS or relevant Technical School certification highly preferred
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience

Team Building Competencies

  • Displays concern and initiative
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Observed and supported program policies
  • Cooperates and maintains good rapport with staff, patients, vendors, and patients
  • Ability to learn and adapt

Physical and Mental Requirements

  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
  • Able to lift up to 20 pounds regularly
  • Able to climb and descend stairs, basement through roof
  • Able to bend and stoop
  • Able to sit and stand for long periods of time, dependent on required activity
  • Able to put on and use proper PPE in certain settings and adherence to safety procedures.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation increases based on years of experience and ranges from $60,000 - 96,000 annually.

BHCHP full time employees are eligible for our competitive time off program, health, dental and vision insurance, 403B retirement savings plan, pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount, additional compensation for demonstrated bilingual proficiency and more. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Covid-19 Vaccination

Covid-19 Vaccination: Proof of Covid-19 vaccination(s) is optional for employment. Candidates who are offered employment will be given details about how to demonstrate receipt of vaccination if they choose to.

At-will Employment

Employment at Boston Health Care for the Homeless is at-will. Boston Health Care for the Homeless does not sponsor work authorization visas.

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