Environmental Services Manager

**Job Description**:
At Tendercare Living Centre, 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 you’re passionate about leading a team that is committed to quality care and driven by innovation and growth, join us This position is located in Scarborough, Ontario

What you’ll 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 Tendercare’s 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 Extendicare’s consultants, and with approval of Executive Director
- 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 the 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 you’ll 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.

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.