Director of Environmental Services
Palmetto Subacute Care Center
Job Type: Full-time
Palmetto Subacute Care Center is seeking an experienced and dependable Director of Environmental Services to oversee our facility’s housekeeping, laundry, sanitation, and environmental operations.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and employees.
Key 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
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
Why Join Us?
At Palmetto Subacute Care Center, you will have the opportunity to lead an essential department and help create a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for our residents and team members.
Apply today to join Palmetto Subacute Care Center as our Director of Environmental Services.
Palmetto Subacute Care Center is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable law.
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