ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES MANAGER

Southbridge Care Homes Inc; Canada; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes Inc. is seeking an Environmental Services Manager for Pinecrest Manor, a long-term care home. The role leads housekeeping, laundry and maintenance, coordinating staff and contractors to maintain a clean, safe environment for residents.

Part-time position (9am-5pm), 30 hours weekly, with weekend rotation and on-call duties. Requires healthcare operations experience and HSE certification or plan to obtain. Reports to Executive Director.

Qualifications

• Experience leading housekeeping, laundry and maintenance teams.
• 2+ years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Experience managing human and financial resources preferred.
• Long-term care experience required.
• Health and Safety certification or plan to obtain after hiring.
• Able to work weekends and be on call for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe home environment for Residents.
• Oversee staff hiring, performance and development.
• Supervise contractors and ensure compliance with FLTCA and regulations.
• Prepare departmental budgets and manage inventory.
• Maintain policy manuals and participate in leadership activities.
• Oversee safety program, preventive maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Managerial experience

Budget management

Health and Safety

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Environmental Services certificate

Post-secondary studies

Job description

Home: Pinecrest Manor, Long Term Care

Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000

Status: part-time vacancy, 9am-5pm (4 days a week) 30 hours weekly

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Environmental Services Manager is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe living environment for all Southbridge Building residents. The role coordinates all equipment maintenance and repairs by staff and contracted service providers, audits and maintains standards in the laundry and housekeeping department, and takes a lead role in Health & Safety for all staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Create & maintain a safe & secure home environment for all Residents.
• Maintain all aspects of hiring and performance management of departmental staff.
• Oversight of staff development, including department specific orientation and training.
• Maintain detailed documentation required by the FLTCA & Public Health.
• Supervision of contractors’ work to ensure fulfilment of contractual obligations and adherence to all set FLTCA & Southbridge Regulatory requirements.
• Preparation and management of departmental budgets; inventory management and control, including purchase of departmental supplies and equipment.
• Maintenance of departmental policy and procedure manuals; full participation in leadership team activities and responsibilities, including participation on teams and committees, and reporting.
• Contract tendering in consultation with Southbridge consultants, and with approval of Executive Director.
• All aspects of management, performance & quality of services provided by departmental staff.
• All aspects of departmental safety program management, including preventative maintenance, and repair of equipment.
• Maintenance of records, statistics, and reports in accordance with FLTCA, Southbridge and home level policies (all applicable legislation and standards).

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Post-secondary studies, Environmental Services certificate or relevant LTC operational experience.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices and/or prevailing practices relating to housekeeping, laundry and maintenance.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity is required.
• Experience in management of human and financial resources (preferred).
• Experience in a long-term care setting required.
• Formal training and hands on experience in building maintenance (preferred).
• Health and Safety certification, or to be completed following hiring.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work the rotational weekend schedule as well as on call for emergencies.
• A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of hire date.
• Completion of a 2 Step TB Skin test within the last 12 months.

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