ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR

Compass Group USA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Job summary

TouchPoint, a division of Compass Group USA, seeks an experienced Director of Environmental Services to lead the EVS/Housekeeping Department in a retirement community. You will oversee budgeting, regulatory compliance, and interdepartmental collaboration to deliver excellent service.

The role focuses on maintaining an inspection-ready environment, guiding staff, and ensuring high guest satisfaction while managing the operation within the client’s budget and policies.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in related field or related experience is required.
• Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of five years of EVS/Housekeeping experience in a retirement or adult home preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills and experiences.
• Experience with Federal & State healthcare surveys is desirable.
• Experience with P&L accountability is desirable.
• Contract-managed service experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintains an environment that is in sanitary, attractive and in orderly condition
• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and supervises functions and activities of the department
• Conducts regular management staff meetings and communicates with members of other departments to coordinate housekeeping activities
• Maintains the department in an “inspection ready” state at all times, assuring the department operates within federal, state, and local regulations
• Maintains excellent relations with residents, Client and all community departments
• Serves on community committees and professional organizations
• Ensures that competency in the position is maintained by participating in Community Works and outside training programs, as required
• Follows all Client and community policies and procedures
• Promotes the professional growth and development of the entire team and the department employees at all times
• Implements change to the environmental service program that enhance the desirability of the community for current and future residents
• Encourages and nurtures associate creativity and innovation with the Community Works program
• Maintains appropriate security for all Client-owned property, supplies and operating funds.

Education

B.S. Degree in related field or related experience

CHESP certification

Job description

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TouchPoint, Support Services, provides customer focused support services. As specialists, we perform services including healthcare housekeeping, management in laundry processing, patient transportation, and food service. TouchPoint is a compilation of the most committed and talented individuals working in the industry today. Our dedication to quality, exceptional customer service, and unequivocal results allow us to provide the best outcomes to our clients.

Job Summary

Job Summary:

As the Director of Environmental Services, you are responsible for the overall management of the Environmental Services/Housekeeping Department in a retirement community.?You will manage the department within the established objectives, standards, policies and procedures while executing the job description in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. You will be financially accountable for the operation of the environmental service/housekeeping department, ensuring it remains within the approved budget, while simultaneously providing the Client with the maximum value spent.?The director is expected to foster strong interdepartmental relations and integrate the environmental service department with the facility plan of operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains an environment that is in sanitary, attractive and in orderly condition
• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and supervises functions and activities of the department
• Conducts regular management staff meetings and communicates with members of other departments to coordinate housekeeping activities
• Maintains the department in an “inspection ready” state at all times, assuring the department operates within federal, state, and local regulations
• Maintains excellent relations with residents, Client and all community departments
• Serves on community committees and professional organizations
• Ensures that competency in the position is maintained by participating in Community Works and outside training programs, as required
• Follows all Client and community policies and procedures
• Promotes the professional growth and development of the entire team and the department employees at all times
• Implements change to the environmental service program that enhance the desirability of the community for current and future residents
• Encourages and nurtures associate creativity and innovation with the Community Works program
• Maintains appropriate security for all Client-owned property, supplies and operating funds

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in related field or related experience required
• Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) certification highly desirable
• Minimum of five years of EVS/Housekeeping experience in a retirement or adult home preferred, depending upon formal degree or training
• Excellent customer services skills and experiences
• Experience with Federal & State healthcare surveys
• Experience with P&L accountability highly desirable
• Contract-managed service experience is desirable?

TouchPoint is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Associates at Touchpoint are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Touchpoint maintains a drugfree workplace.