Healthcare Environmental Services Director

CareRite Centers, LLC; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto Subacute Care Center seeks an experienced Director of Environmental Services to oversee housekeeping, laundry, sanitation, and environmental operations. A hands‑on leader will maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

The role focuses on directing daily EVS operations, staffing, scheduling, compliance, and quality control within a skilled nursing/healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Previous environmental services, housekeeping, or facilities leadership experience required.
• Experience in a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long‑term care, hospital, or healthcare setting strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitation, infection‑control, and healthcare cleaning standards.
• Familiarity with regulatory surveys and compliance requirements preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train, motivate, and manage a diverse team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced healthcare environment.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Knowledge of chemical safety and proper handling of cleaning equipment.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, and moving supplies or equipment

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily operations of the Environmental Services, Housekeeping, and Laundry departments
• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate departmental employees
• Ensure resident rooms, common areas, offices, and other facility spaces are cleaned and maintained according to established standards
• Develop and monitor cleaning schedules, sanitation procedures, and quality‑control programs
• Conduct routine inspections and promptly address identified concerns
• Ensure compliance with infection‑control practices, OSHA requirements, facility policies, and applicable regulations
• Collaborate with Nursing, Infection Prevention, Maintenance, Administration, and other departments
• Prepare the department for regulatory surveys and assist with corrective‑action plans as needed
• Maintain required cleaning logs, inspection records, safety documentation, and departmental reports
• Manage departmental inventory and ensure appropriate supplies and equipment are available
• Oversee purchasing, vendor relationships, and departmental expenses
• Monitor the proper use, storage, and labeling of chemicals and cleaning products
• Ensure employees receive required training on sanitation, safety, infection control, and equipment use
• Respond promptly to resident, family, and staff concerns
• Participate in quality‑assurance, infection‑control, and safety meetings
• Maintain residents’ dignity, privacy, comfort, and safety at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Computer skills

Prioritization

Job description

Palmetto Subacute Care Center seeks an experienced Director of Environmental Services to oversee housekeeping, laundry, sanitation, and environmental operations. A hands‑on leader will maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

The role focuses on directing daily EVS operations, staffing, scheduling, compliance, and quality control within a skilled nursing/healthcare setting.