SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER Full-Time (FT) Timmins

At Extendicare we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our leadership team you will assume ultimate responsibility for providing high quality care while maintaining a safe and healthy environment for residents and staff. If youre passionate about leading a team that is committed to quality care and driven by innovation and growth join us!

This position is for our Extendicare Timmins Home located in Timmins ON.

Available opportunities include: Full-Time Day Shift with on call responsibilities

What youll be doing

• Manage the housekeeping laundry and maintenance departments to achieve high standards of cleanliness and sanitation to provide quality linen service and to maintain a safe within ECIs policies and procedures and all applicable standards legislation and regulations.
• Maintain all aspects of hiring and performance management of departmental staff.
• Supervision of contractors work to ensure fulfilment of contractual obligations.
• Preparation and management of departmental budgets inventory management and control including purchase of departmental supplies and equipment.
• Maintenance of departmental policy and procedure manuals.
• Contract tendering in consultation with ECI consultants and with approval of Administrator.
• All aspects of management of quality and quantity of services and products provided/ produced by departmental staff.
• All aspects of departmental safety program management including preventative maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Maintenance of records statistics and reports in accordance with ECI and home policies and all applicable legislation and standards.

What you bring

• Previous experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity and /or appropriate skills knowledge and experience in a health care or relevant setting
• Environmental services certificate in a recognized program
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices and/or if there are none prevailing practices relating to housekeeping laundry and maintenance as applicable
• Formal training in building maintenance or Operator B Certificate an asset.
• Health and safety certification an asset.
• Experience with an older adult population an asset
• Strong customer and resident service skills. Experience in a high paced customer service setting an asset
• Flexible and willingness to learn new tasks
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to quickly changing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Ability to read write and follow instructions in English (other languages an asset)

What youll get:

• Continuous mentorship support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of more than 100 operated senior care and living centres as well as our home health care operations we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of more than 20000 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

Time Type:

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.