Evs Director
Eastern Band Cherokee Indians
Whittier
03.2015 - 12.2019
- Directed environmental services operations for healthcare facilities and residential communities.
- Oversaw staff training programs to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance service delivery across all locations.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure cleaning supplies and equipment efficiently.
- Developed schedules to optimize workforce productivity and service coverage.
- Prepared reports on departmental operations including productivity measures, cost savings initiatives.
- Assisted in formulating strategies to reduce costs while maintaining high standards of care.
- Developed and monitored the budget for EVS operations, equipment, supplies and staffing needs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of existing cleaning products used throughout the facility as well as researching new products for possible use.
- Resolved customer service issues raised by patients or visitors concerning environmental conditions within hospital facilities.
- Collaborated with medical staff to provide patient-specific cleaning services for special cases.
- Ensured that hazardous materials were properly stored, handled and disposed of according to protocol.
- Planned, scheduled, supervised and evaluated the work of EVS personnel.
- Provided guidance on infection prevention practices in order to reduce healthcare associated infections.
- Managed the inventory control system of janitorial supplies and equipment.
- Maintained records of incidents involving EVS staff members or related concerns.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure all areas are kept clean and sanitary.
- Trained new employees on proper use of chemicals, sanitation techniques, safety protocols and other job duties.
- Investigated complaints from patients or visitors regarding environmental conditions in hospital facilities.
- Monitored employee performance through daily audits of completed tasks.
- Followed regulations to maintain proper storage of chemicals.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.