Assistant Director, Housekeeping Services

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Kansas City, KS - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title

Assistant Director Housekeeping Services

Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Assistant Director Housekeeping Services oversees the quality standards and practices of the housekeeping process for an assigned area(s) or location(s). Oversees the staffing and scheduling process to ensure appropriate coverage to maintain a clean and safe environment. Assists in ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulatory standards regarding patient care.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
  • Must be able to perform the professional clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
  • Oversees the housekeeping services (area/room cleaning floor cleaning trash removal pest control sharps removal etc.) for areas or locations as assigned stressing the highest quality patient staff and visitor satisfaction.
  • Ensure compliance with standards for sanitation and infection control.
  • Oversees the hiring and leadership of the housekeeping staff through the coaching mentoring training and performance management of direct staff. Provides leadership to build and sustain a workplace culture consistent with the mission and values of Hospitality Services and the health system.
  • Assists in annual budget preparation. Responsible for all cost controls (supplies equipment labor) related to housekeeping operations for assigned area(s) or location(s).
  • Implements and monitors the effectiveness of plans to accomplish service growth objects patient experience and customer service initiatives. Leads the housekeeping and custodial operations in assigned area(s) or location(s) to achieve these.
  • Evaluate and ensure safe work practices; perform regular inspections of assigned patient public and private areas to ensure compliance with quality assurance safety and Joint Commission guidelines.
  • Collaborate with key clinical and non-clinical management staff to ensure a clean safe and comfortable environment.
  • Assist with the development and implementation of plans/projects to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness. Recommend improvements as related to paint repairs furnishings and refurbishing and relocation of equipment.
  • Monitor supply inventory and equipment for proper operation. Select and requisition new or replacement supplies and equipment. Assist in researching vendors and contractors for suitable and economical sources of materials supplies and services.
  • Stay current on changes in procedures regulations and equipment in housekeeping/environmental services and recommend pertinent changes.
  • Respond to customer questions and escalations and provide appropriate service recovery as necessary.
  • Must be able to perform the professional clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
  • These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience
  • Bachelors Degree in Business Engineering Healthcare or related area from an accredited college or university OR 4 years of related experience.
  • 6 or more years of housekeeping/environmental services experience.
  • 4 or more years of management experience.
  • Experience with regulatory requirements for sanitation and infection control.

Preferred Education and Experience
  • Large health system food service experience.

Preferred Licensure and Certification
  • CHESP Certification.

Required Language Skills
  • Fluent English - Ability to read speak and understand English.

Knowledge Requirements
  • Basic computer skills (MS Office).

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-47318

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a persons race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin ancestry age (40 or older) disability veteran status or genetic information.

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The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class academic medical center and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We offer more options for patients with serious conditions because of our expertise and leadership in medical research and education.

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