Overview
The Environmental Services Director is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Environmental Services Department within the nursing home. This role ensures a clean, safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors, in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as facility policies and quality standards.
Essentials Duties and Responsibilities
Direct and oversee all environmental services functions, including housekeeping, laundry, and facility cleanliness.
Develop, implement, and monitor departmental policies, procedures, schedules, and work standards.
Ensure compliance with all infection prevention and control practices, including proper cleaning, disinfecting, and waste disposal protocols.
Conduct routine inspections of the facility to ensure cleanliness, safety, and regulatory compliance; address deficiencies promptly.
Manage departmental staffing, including hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
Maintain adequate inventory of supplies, equipment, and chemicals; ensure proper storage, usage, and safety data compliance.
Collaborate with nursing, maintenance, dietary, and administrative departments to support resident care and facility operations.
Ensure all equipment is properly maintained, cleaned, and in safe working condition.
Participate in quality assurance, infection control, and safety committee meetings as required.
Respond promptly and professionally to resident, family, and staff concerns related to environmental services.
Stay current with regulatory changes, best practices, and industry standards related to long-term care environmental services.
Physical and Working Conditions
Ability to walk, stand, bend, lift, and move throughout the facility as required.
Exposure to cleaning chemicals and equipment, with appropriate safety measures in place.
May require occasional evenings, weekends, or on-call availability.
Other Duties
Performs other related duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the facility.
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Essentials Duties and Responsibilities
Direct and oversee all environmental services functions, including housekeeping, laundry, and facility cleanliness.
Develop, implement, and monitor departmental policies, procedures, schedules, and work standards.
Ensure compliance with all infection prevention and control practices, including proper cleaning, disinfecting, and waste disposal protocols.
Conduct routine inspections of the facility to ensure cleanliness, safety, and regulatory compliance; address deficiencies promptly.
Manage departmental staffing, including hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
Maintain adequate inventory of supplies, equipment, and chemicals; ensure proper storage, usage, and safety data compliance.
Collaborate with nursing, maintenance, dietary, and administrative departments to support resident care and facility operations.
Ensure all equipment is properly maintained, cleaned, and in safe working condition.
Participate in quality assurance, infection control, and safety committee meetings as required.
Respond promptly and professionally to resident, family, and staff concerns related to environmental services.
Stay current with regulatory changes, best practices, and industry standards related to long-term care environmental services.
Physical and Working Conditions
Ability to walk, stand, bend, lift, and move throughout the facility as required.
Exposure to cleaning chemicals and equipment, with appropriate safety measures in place.
May require occasional evenings, weekends, or on-call availability.
Other Duties
Performs other related duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the facility.
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