Unit Director Environmental Services

Xanitos, Inc. Is a management company that provides hospital housekeeping, patient transport, central laundries services, and patient observation services. It is differentiated by its patented XRO System for cleaning patient rooms, its outstanding operations management team, and by being a private company whose priority is giving top quality service. The results are evident; at the hospitals it serves, Xanitos has improved the cleaning quality, increased HCAHPS scores, reduced the risk of HAIs, lowered bed turnaround time, and significantly reduced costs.

We are seeking a Environmental Services Unit Director in West Palm Beach, FL.

As an EVS Unit Director you will be responsible for work scheduling of all department personnel, establishing work standards, conducting site evaluations/audits, overall inventory/equipment usage, budget control, employee performance appraisals, troubleshooting/problem solving, orientation/training of department managers and support personnel, customer relations, and special project work as requested. This individual will also ensure that all managed services are being provided in a proper and cost-effective manner.

What we look for in an Environmental Services Unit Director:

• Customer service minded individuals
• Strong communication skills
• Strong leadership skills and experience leading and managing a team

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote Xanitos’ culture, values, and management philosophy.
• Develop and recommend Department Operating Budget and ensure the department operates within the budget.
• Evaluate and justify supplies, equipment and purchases as needed.
• Establish work standards and work flow.
• Demonstrate quality leadership in meeting performance plans.
• Establish and maintain effective lines of communication with the client and Hospital personnel to ascertain that their needs and requirements as related to the Hospital Management Contract are being satisfied.
• Proactive in the achievement of the Hospital goals and objectives.
• Ensure that environmental procedures are being followed.
• Maintain records and statistics for administrative and regulatory purposes.
• Maintain an environment that is in sanitary, attractive, and orderly condition.
• Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and supervise functions and activities of the department.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Control expenses within area of responsibility.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with general business acumen.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong service/quality attitude.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial and other data.
• Employees in Healthcare are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a term and condition of employment at Xanitos, absent a legally required Medical or Religious exception, and are required to report their vaccination status and upload proof of vaccination via a secure online portal.
• Sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines; self-directed.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and achieve effective time management.

Xanitos understands the importance of you, and your family’s health and wellbeing, as well as your financial future. With that in mind, we take pride in the variety of benefit plans that are available for our employees. Please note, plans vary by location and are subject to eligibility and work hour requirements in accordance with company policy and state laws. Plans may include:

• Shoes for Crews Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k Retirement Plans
• Vision
• Commuter Benefits
• Dental
• Paid Time off including Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Elective Holidays, Bereavement, Parental Bonding, Volunteer Day and Jury Duty.
• Employee Discounts to Theme Parks, Theaters, Sporting Events, Movies and More
• Employee Wellness Program
• Medical
• Life, Accident, and Disability Insurance

Education Required

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent or better

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