Director of Social Services

Paradigm Healthcare is seeking an experienced Director of Maintenance to join our team!

Summary/Objective In keeping with our organizations goals, this position is responsible for ensuring our residents are in a safe and comfortable environment. The position will oversee the maintenance of the building, grounds and equipment needs, housekeeping, and laundry services pursuant to applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and laws.

Job Duties

Oversee all work completed by maintenance, laundry, and housekeeping staff

Ensures the facility is kept cleaned, sanitary, and odor free at all times in compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations

Familiarity with the overall operations of all housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance equipment

Conduct activities in the department consistent with the Life Safety Code and the facilitys policies and procedures

Ensure that all facility maintenance activities in a facility are appropriately carried out

Ensure that all license, permits, and period reviews/tests are current and comply with federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations

Keeping a record of all maintenance and service activities conducted

Maintain effective system for facility staff to report any maintenance or issues with the physical plant

Resolve any issues relating to the facility or physical plant in a timely manner

Make frequent rounds of the facility to monitor the cleanliness and orderliness: correct any issues immediately and discuss all issues with the Administrator if required under the circumstances

In conjunction with the Administrator, work to maintain the departments consistent with the maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry budgets

Comply with all safety norms and regulations

Monitor and replenish maintenance, housekeeping and laundry products through established facility policies and procedures

Ensure that qualified staff are hired and schedule staff consistent with labor management policies

Ensure that departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or marital status

Terminate employment of personnel when necessary, documenting and coordinating such actions with the HR Director and/or Administrator in accordance with the facilitys policies and procedures

Communicate and interact effectively with residents, visitors, families, staff, and supervisors

Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed

Report all resident, staff, or other concerns to the appropriate department head

Report all incidents, accidents, unsafe situations, and concerns immediately

Maintain knowledge with applicable federal, state, and local rules, laws, and regulations relating to responsibilities

Ensure that responsibilities are performed consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local rules, laws, and regulations as well as facility policies and procedures

Supervisory Responsibility

The Director of Support Services is responsible for oversight of all Maintenance, Laundry and Housekeeping employees. The position also requires fixing/maintaining kitchen & office equipment, addressing general plumbing and minor electrical repairs or assessing the needs of the ventilation system.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED

Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Internet)

Minimum three years experience in a similar position in a medical setting

Experience survey requirements for maintenance, laundry, and housekeeping departments

Experience with minor electrical, plumbing, HVAC servicing needs and repairs

Familiar with such equipment as PTAC units, fire alarms, nurse call lights, internet/network setup, and phone systems

Required Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude

Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Display attention to detail

Interact with residents, families, and the community in a professional manner

Ability to engage in active listening (giving full attention to those speaking), critical thinking (using logic and reasoning to identify strengths/weaknesses of alternative solutions), and active learning (understanding implications of new information during problem-solving situations)

Exceptional judgment and active foresight

Self-motivated and self-directed

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This position is within a healthcare facility that operates every day. Although this is generally a Monday through Friday position, there will be scheduled times of work on the weekends and holidays. Significant events can occur at any given time that require working. Ongoing direction and support may be necessary if systems are not properly implemented, continuously improved, and monitored.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position generally will require physical activity. It may at times require walking to various locations within a facility. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and may require some use of machinery consistent with the job duties.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position at times requires the ability to walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, twist, and lift as necessary.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and assignments may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.