Manager of Environmental Services - Toronto, Canada - Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Care Centre

Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Care Centre

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

TORONTO GRACE HEALTH CENTRE:
JOIN OUR TEAM

The Toronto Grace Health Centre (TGHC) provides specialized care and services to those individuals who require Complex Continuing Care, Post Acute Care Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, and Transitional Care.

The care and services provided at TGHC help facilitate the patient flow through the health care system and ensures recovery to those individuals who may return to their homes or to Long Term Care (LTC) facilities in their communities.

As a compassionate, caring and influential team member, you will make a personal difference in the quality of life of our patients.

If you want to work in an environment where every face is familiar and where care and commitment flow to patients and staff equally, join our team and become part of the
Toronto Grace family.

Travel to main and satellite sites will be required.

Manager of Environmental Services

PERMANENT FULL TIME
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MAIN RESPONSIBILTIES_

Responsible for the daytoday effective and efficient operation of the EVS Department at two sites (Church Street and McNicol)
Provides daily direction, supervision and coaching to EVS team members and redirects resources as required
Facilitates the planning and implementation of Environmental Services to accomplish annual goals and objectives consistent with the vision of TGHC
Responsible for recruitment and retention of EVS staff in collaboration with HR
Oversees and assists in the development of policies and procedures to ensure that the department functions in accordance with applicable legislation and regulations and meets and exceeds Professional Standards governing the operation of a Hospital and Alternative Health Facility setting
Ensures records as required by law are maintained and accurate
Ensures the MSDS sheets are up to date and available for all chemicals used and staff are trained and following safety protocols
Conducts ongoing quality inspections and reports by doing daily and multiple walk around
Participates in the Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) and does monthly inspections with JHSC members
Ensures appropriate processes and controls are in place at the floor level to efficiently manage resources (staff and supplies)
Interaction with facility wide staff and management to ensure Environmental Service that provides a quality service
Provides orientation to new staff and ongoing training for Environmental staff for job specific and IPAC related issues
Creates staff schedule in accordance with CUPE union rules, reviews work assignments, ensures weekly payroll functions and attendance management are carried out accurately
Operate within all guidelines as determined by the CUPE Collective Agreement and Hospital Policies
Collects/submits workload statistics as required
Monitors and approves purchases associated within the designated portion of the budgets assigned, including supplies
Assists in the development of the annual budget and monitors operations in relation to staffing, supplies, linen, etc.
Responds to all requests from customers both internal and external
Preparing requisitions, ordering supplies
Ensuring the safe disposal and proper use of cleaning agents
Maintaining liaison with regulatory bodies and awareness of regulations impacting on environmental cleaning
Responds to all requests/complaints
Ability to be available occasional weekends and evening shifts to provide adequate supervision and oversight for EVS team at all sites
Performs other related duties as assigned

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QUALIFICATIONS_

A Bachelor's Degree or College Degree in a related field
Minimum 7 years Management Experience in EVS in a Hospital setting
Member of the CAHA Canadian Administrative Housekeepers Association, CESO, ECRI
In depth knowledge and experience in the efficient daily operations of an EVS Department in a Hospital
Advanced abilities to lead, inspire and motivate unionized staff
Exceptional customer service skills and ability to multitask and meet daily ad hoc requests
Good knowledge of hospital related infection prevention and control practices
Thorough knowledge of workplace health and safety obligations in areas such as WHMIS
Demonstrated ability in decisionmaking, problem solving, and working under pressure
Experience managing competing demands in a fastpaced, multisite, health care environment
Superior interpersonal skills and high degree of emotional intelligence
High degree of professionalism, integrity, maturity, discretion, initiative and judgment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
Excellent attendance record. Must have the physical strength, flexibility and endurance required to perform the job, as determined by the physical needs assessment of the position conducted by Occupational Health Services

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