EVS Director

Lakeside Health & Rehab | Richmond, VA

Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity | Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care

Are you an experienced Environmental Services leader who takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming healthcare environment? Do you have a passion for developing strong teams, managing daily operations, and ensuring exceptional standards of cleanliness and safety?

Lakeside Health & Rehab is seeking an experienced, hands-on Environmental Services Director to join our leadership team in Richmond, Virginia!

We're looking for a motivated professional who understands the unique demands of skilled nursing and long-term care and can successfully oversee housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance operations.

If you're a strong leader who knows how to manage people, maintain high standards, and keep a busy healthcare facility running smoothly, we want to hear from you!

As our Environmental Services Director, you'll play an essential role in creating a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our residents, visitors, and employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Department Leadership:
  Oversee daily housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance operations while ensuring exceptional standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and safety.
• Staff Management:
  Recruit, train, supervise, schedule, and motivate Environmental Services employees while promoting accountability and teamwork.
• Infection Prevention:
  Develop and implement cleaning schedules, sanitation procedures, and infection prevention protocols in accordance with healthcare standards.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Conduct routine inspections and maintain compliance with applicable state, federal, and facility requirements.
• Budget & Inventory Management:
  Manage departmental budgets, monitor expenses, oversee purchasing, and maintain appropriate supply and inventory levels.
• Preventative Maintenance:
  Coordinate maintenance activities and preventative maintenance programs to ensure a safe and well-maintained facility.
• Quality Assurance:
  Identify opportunities for improvement, address environmental concerns, and maintain survey readiness.
• Collaborative Leadership:
  Partner with nursing, administration, and other departments to support facility operations and resident satisfaction.

We're seeking a dependable, organized leader with proven experience managing Environmental Services operations in a healthcare environment.

• Healthcare Environmental Services
  
  Experience:
  
  Previous Environmental Services or Housekeeping Management experience in a skilled nursing or healthcare setting is required.
• Leadership & Staff Management:
  Proven experience supervising employees, developing staff schedules, coordinating daily assignments, and managing departmental operations.
• Infection Prevention & Compliance:
  Strong knowledge of sanitation standards, infection prevention practices, and regulatory requirements in healthcare environments.
• Operational Management:
  Ability to oversee multiple departments, manage competing priorities, and maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication & Organization:
  Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Experience overseeing housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of departmental budgeting, purchasing, inventory management, and PAR levels.
• Familiarity with healthcare inspections, regulatory surveys, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience training, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance and facility safety procedures.

At Lakeside Health & Rehab, we recognize that exceptional resident care starts with a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.

As our Environmental Services Director, you'll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, influence facility operations, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Our Benefits Include:

• Competitive Compensation:
  Pay that recognizes your experience, leadership, and contributions.
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  Enjoy time to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan:
  Plan confidently for your financial future.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Medical, dental, vision, disability, and supplemental insurance…