Assistant Director Of Environmental Services

General Summary

Responsible for assisting the Director of Environmental Services in administering the EVS program by maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout all areas in the healthcare organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform job evaluations on Managers and submits to Director as required.
• Ensure that all employees have received adequate orientation training and documentation is in file.
• Ensure QC inspections are performed on a daily basis by the Managers and QC on all employees.
• Analyze government QA inspections, assuring proper follow-up and Corrective/Preventive Actions.
• Develop and maintain employee work schedule.
• Assist Managers in resolving any potential issues with employees and hospital staff.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director.
• Review with QC to analyze trends and opportunities for improvement. Report findings to Director.
• Observe Managers daily by rounding in their areas – document findings
• Responsible for ensuring employee work schedule is covered with adequate staffing on a daily basis through Managers.
• Perform public relation rounds on units and establish relationships with key personnel.

Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements

• Experience sufficient to understand technical and process-based aspects of the services we provide.
• Preferred - Experience requirements in a tertiary-level medical care facility with at least 300 – 500 bed capacity.
• Must meet or exceed comparable industry certification (AHE, IEHA, etc.) training.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of software
• Preferred - 5 years’ experience in a fast paced hospital or healthcare setting preferred.
• Must be a proactive individual with a ‘Make it Happen’ attitude!
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Management background or Associates Degree or higher is preferred.

Working Conditions

• Be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Be able to walk extended period of time, bend, kneel, push. Pull, and stretch as required.

This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.