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Director of Environmental Services – Temporary Full Time 12-18 months Jobs in Hamilton at The Village of Wentworth Heights – RH
You can be you while being a part of our family.
At Schlegel Villages we are redefining elder care through innovation, village design and culture change, but we know the key to our village success, and our residents’ satisfaction, is YOU and our teams.
We aspire to provide all members of our communities, including team members, with a life-enriching experience. We are family owned and operated and we take our mission seriously: “to provide holistic health care in a home environment, located within an internal neighbourhood design that promotes a caring community with emphasis on optimal health and life purpose for each resident”.
We’d love to talk to you about what makes us different.
Note: this position is temporary Full time for approximately 12-18 months.
As our new Director of Environmental Services joining our Village of Wentworth Heights in Hamilton, ON, you will:
Support and embrace our resident-centred social culture and be proud to deliver the highest quality of care to our residents. Our Directors of Environmental Services work as key members of our leadership team to support our self-directed environmental services team members in providing excellent maintenance, laundry, and housekeeping services to our residents.
Directors of Environmental Services support the environmental team in HR-related functions as well as quality improvement programs. They are responsible for monitoring the environmental services budget, tracking and analyzing trends, conducting audits, and participating in Village-wide committees and working groups.
Our Directors of Environmental Services support our neighbourhood multidisciplinary teams in understanding residents’ individual needs. They provide training, leadership, and guidance in matters relating to infection control and emergency procedures, and manage inventory and supplies.
Directors of Environmental Services at Schlegel Villages foster exemplary relationships with residents, their families and support the Village team in focusing on flexible living and quality of life.
To be successful as our new Director of Environmental Services, you will:
Possess a post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field
Have three (3) years of experience leading and directing department(s) in a healthcare setting
Be excited by our objectives, our Village philosophy and the family values that shape all aspects of life in a Schlegel Village
Display a caring and respectful attitude toward our residents, families, and team members
Understand the physical, mental, and emotional demands of the Director of Environmental Services role
It would be an asset if our new Director of Environmental Services has:
Knowledge of best practices relating to maintenance, laundry, and housekeeping
Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, legislation and regulations applicable to the long-term care sector, including the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 and Health & Safety
How Schlegel Villages supports our Team Members:
Ongoing training and personal growth opportunities
Benefits and access to our Employee Family Assistance Program
Vacation
Discounts at Village Services
Team appreciation events
Access to The Wilfred Schlegel Hope Fund
Retirement Savings
Schlegel Villages is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with the hiring leader.
Title: Director of Environmental Services – Temporary Full Time 12-18 months
Company: The Village of Wentworth Heights – RH
Location: Hamilton
