PM Assistant Dir |Environmental Svs | Gateway Medical Center
6 days ago
Granite City
Job Description Job Summary: The EVS Assistant Director plays a key leadership role in overseeing the environmental services functions within a healthcare facility. This position ensures the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, infection control, and patient safety are met in all patient care and non-patient care areas. The Assistant Director will support the EVS Director in managing staff, developing departmental policies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Key Responsibilities: • Operational Management:, • Assist in overseeing the daily operations of the Environmental Services (EVS) department, ensuring optimal cleanliness, sanitation, and hygiene standards are maintained in all areas of the healthcare facility., • Supervise EVS supervisors and frontline staff, providing guidance, training, and performance management., • Ensure that all housekeeping tasks are performed efficiently, including cleaning patient rooms, common areas, restrooms, and offices., • Coordinate and implement cleaning schedules, including high-touch surface disinfection, floor care, and waste management., • Infection Control & Compliance:, • Ensure adherence to infection control protocols and healthcare regulations, including hospital-acquired infection prevention and cleanliness standards., • Assist in conducting environmental cleaning audits, inspections, and quality control checks., • Work closely with the infection control team to address and resolve potential infection risks related to environmental cleanliness., • Staff Training & Development:, • Lead training initiatives for EVS staff, ensuring they are knowledgeable in best practices for cleaning, disinfection, and safety protocols., • Provide guidance and support to ensure staff members are properly utilizing cleaning equipment, chemicals, and personal protective equipment (PPE)., • Foster a positive work environment, encouraging teamwork, continuous learning, and professional development., • Budget & Resource Management:, • Assist in the management of the department's budget, ensuring cost-effective use of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment., • Support inventory management processes, ensuring adequate stock levels and proper storage of materials., • Collaborate with the EVS Director in forecasting departmental needs and implementing cost-saving measures., • Quality Assurance & Reporting:, • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cleanliness, efficiency, and infection control., • Develop and implement action plans based on audit results, feedback, and patient satisfaction surveys., • Prepare and present regular reports on departmental performance, challenges, and improvements to senior management., • Health & Safety:, • Ensure compliance with safety protocols, including OSHA regulations and other health and safety guidelines., • Promote a culture of safety, addressing any risks or hazards promptly and effectively., • Oversee waste disposal practices, ensuring the proper handling of biohazard and non-hazardous waste., • Collaboration:, • Collaborate with other departments, including nursing, maintenance, and administration, to ensure a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and staff., • Education:, • High School Diploma or equivalent required;, • Experience:, • Minimum of 3 years of experience in environmental services or facilities management, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role in a healthcare setting., • Experience in infection control practices and healthcare regulations is highly preferred., • Skills & Abilities:, • Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide staff., • Knowledge of environmental cleaning techniques, infection control protocols, and healthcare standards., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to analyze data, identify issues, and develop action plans to improve service quality., • Proficient in the use of cleaning equipment, chemicals, and safety protocols., • Certifications:, • Certification in Environmental Services or Infection Control (e.g., CHESP, HAZWOPER) preferred., • Full-time position with some flexibility in working hours, including weekends and holidays as needed., • Ability to walk, stand, and lift for extended periods of time., • Dental insurance, • Vision insurance, • Health Insurance, • 401k, • Paid time-off, • Paid holidays