Job Description ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES MANAGER (Full-Time) - Hillcrest Place Candidates are invited to apply for the above part-time position to work at our Hillcrest Place, a 100-bed long-term care facility, located in Brandon, Manitoba. Reporting to the Administrator, the Environmental Services Manager manages the housekeeping, laundry and maintenance departments to achieve high standards of cleanliness and sanitation, to provide quality linen service, and to maintain a safe, well-functioning physical plant, all within ECI’s policies and procedures, and all applicable standards, legislation and regulations. RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain all aspects of hiring and performance management of departmental staff; scheduling; staff development, including identification and delivery of department-specific orientation and training. 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; full participation in leadership team activities and responsibilities, including participation on teams and committees, and reporting. 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. QUALIFICATIONS Post-secondary degree or diploma required Knowledge of evidence-based practices and/or, if there are none, prevailing practices relating to housekeeping, laundry and maintenance, as applicable Minimum of two (2) years experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity Environmental services certificate in a recognized program Experience in management of human and financial resources an asset Experience in a long term care setting, an asset Formal training in building maintenance or Operator B Certificate, an asset. Health and safety certification, an asset. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting. Time Type: Full time When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences. If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare! 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. Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada. We deliver quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. We also provide management and consulting support through a range of services, including recruitment and building strong, qualified teams, to a network of independently owned long-term care and retirement homes. Our Mission “Helping People Live Better.” We help our residents and clients live better by promoting quality of life. We create remarkable moments through highly engaged and motivated team members. Stakeholders know this because we continuously measure, improve and publicly share our performance. Our Vision Our vision is to be the best senior care and services company in Canada. Our Values At Extendicare, we value our customers and our team who cares for them. We are committed to treating them with dignity and respect in an atmosphere of compassion. As health care professionals, we take pride in being responsive to the needs of those who rely on us. Customer Satisfaction. We strive to provide care and services to our customers which exceed their expectations. Excellence. We believe aspiring to excellence leads to continuous quality improvement in our provision of care to residents. Respect. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. Integrity. We believe in honesty and fairness in our relationships with others. Accountability. We believe we are accountable for the quality of services we provide to our customers. Communication. We listen to each other and foster open and honest communication. Teamwork. We believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. Environment. We believe that environmental issues should be integrated into business decisions that promote environmental protection, preservation, safety and a homelike atmosphere.
