Environmental Services Manager - Thornbury, Canada - Southbridge Care Homes

Southbridge Care Homes

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Thornbury, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Home:
Errinrung

Location:
Thornbury, ON

Position:
Maintenance Manager - Full Time

Join Errinrung Long Term care Home nestled in the beautiful Grey County closer to the Blue Mountains and the Georgian Bay.

Located in the Apple country of Ontario, you can enjoy the beautiful apple orchards, fishing, hunting, hiking, snow boarding and many more.

We are active participants in our community and give back in so many ways, now you can too

At Errinrung we strive to create an environment of team work and mutual respect which supports the success of the team.

We are proud of our professional appearance, language and how we respond to the various requests. More importantly we engage in meaningful interactions and build trust and relationship for life.

Our vision is to bridge lives together with meaning and purpose. This applies to both the residents and the team members

Under the direction of the Administrator, the Maintenance Manager oversees Housekeeping, Laundry Departments and Maintenance, in keeping with the philosophy and policies of Extendicare.

The Maintenance Manager is a member of the leadership team and supports endeavors within Home by collaborating with other teams, regional resources and support Southbridge/ Extendicare programs and practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be knowledgeable in principles and philosophy of longterm care with at least 5 years of supervision experience. Active knowledge of Ontario Health Standards, Accreditation, resident centered philosophies is required.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills that develop a positive work and living environment;
Understanding of change management, organizational development with proven success;
Solid understanding of Quality Improvement and Assurance programs
Mentally and physically able to perform duties as outlined which includes ability to maintain regular attendance in addition to work in a very dynamic environment.
Customerfocused attitude, with an emphasis on building and maintaining relationships with residents, their families, team members and the community
Ability to generate sound, creative solutions and new approaches to daily challenges and which maximize the short and longterm goals of the facility.
Ability to use several software platforms

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - GENERAL:

Plans, organizes, directs and supervises the activities of any combination of Housekeeping, Laundry and Maintenance teams which includes: monitoring workflow, evaluates performance and production, and makes changes as necessary to improve quality, coordinates activities with other teams.
Selects, supervise, motivates department team members in addition to monitors and evaluates performance of direct reports
Maintains established department plans, policies and procedures regarding such things as quality assurance, infection control, fire, occupational health and safety and ensures compliance by employees.
Schedules and supervises housekeeping and laundry functions and activities; establishes routines and workflow patterns in cooperation with other teams
Liaises and consults with government officials/consultants and professionals in relation to resident care needs and department activities. Develops action plan(s) and provides written responses to any government inspections, Accreditation survey reports, Extendicare Regional Consultant's report, etc.
Participates in budget preparation and is accountable for maintaining departmental budgets.
Performs all duties in accordance with the written policies and procedures of Extendicare, the facility and the related manual(s).
Participates in the evaluation of care and/or service provided by the Support Services Department by developing implementing and evaluating activities under the Quality Assurance Program, and prepares statistical analyses as required.
Follows manufacturers' instructions in the operation and use of all equipment and chemicals.
Alert to potential health and safety hazards and takes appropriate action. Reports unsafe and hazardous working conditions and any equipment malfunctions to the Maintenance Department or Administration.
Knowledgeable of facility procedures for fire and environmental safety.
Performs duties in accordance with prescribed sanitation and infection control procedures.
Respects residents' rights to dignity and privacy and performs duties in a courteous and respectful manner.
Adheres to "Standards of Employee Conduct", "Commitment to Residents", "Resident's Bill of Rights" and "Extendicare Quality Framework" and Mission, Vision and Values
Works closely and cooperates with other staff and residents. Maintains good working relationships with other departments.
Performs other duties as required