Director of Housekeeping - Healthcare - Memphis, TN

ARAMARK Healthcare is seeking a Director of Housekeeping for a 88 bed Rehab healthcare facility in Memphis, TN. The Director of Housekeeping will be responsible for the planning, organizing, and developing of the overall operation of the housekeeping and linen distribution department.

Responsibilities Include:

Assist in directing the management of EVS employees within a healthcare facility to maintain the highest possible standards, good public relations with all people concerns.

Assist in the hiring, evaluation and disciplining of housekeeping employees; prepare work schedules and maintain adequate staffing.

Inspect cleanliness of 88 bed facility, sanitation and infection control; take corrective action where necessary.

Provide supportive leadership; a feeling of complete trust, security, and satisfaction through demonstrations of competence and willingness to serve.

Assist in developing a stable, competent work force and encourage personal growth of all personnel through periodic evaluation and review.

Assist in controlling the following costs for all departments; Payroll, Supplies and Expenses, Purchased Services, Utilities, and Administration; order supplies, check shipments, conduct inventories; monitor supply usage for appropriateness and efficiency.

Assist in maintaining all controls for each of the Aramark programs, to include: Operations Logs and Records, Housekeeping Records, Account Records, Weekly Inspections, Monthly Summary, Monthly Joint Review Meetings, Daily Hour Control, Safety and Systems, etc., in accordance with ARAMARK and the facility's directives.




Job Requirements
Requirements:
*Bachelors Degree preferred.
*Minimum (3) five years experience in housekeeping and/or laundry within a healthcare/hospital environment.
*Will be skilled in directing and motivating the staff; have knowledge of infection control techniques.
*Provide effective oral and written communication skills, having the ability to work well with others at all levels.
*Full knowledge of pertinent regulatory agencies and the policies, codes, standards, and regulations that applies to the clinical equipment in their area.
*Must have detailed organization and prioritizing skills with the ability to train; teach, show and follow-up on all assignments, when necessary.
*Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
*Can interpret and follow technical instructions and complete assignments timely; showing a sense of urgency.
*Additional skills: follow-up and follow-through; team player; great interpersonal skills and good training skills.



We require that all ARAMARK Healthcare employees have a completed background check and drug screen on file.

ARAMARK offers competitive Salary and Benefits:
*Competitive salary (depending on experience)
*Major Medical / Dental / Vision.
*401(k) Plan and Pension Plan.
*Recognition / award programs.
*Tuition assistance, employee referral program and so much more!

If you're ready for an exciting and challenging career that's rewarding on so many levels, then apply now!