Environmental Services Manager

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES MANAGER

Primacare™ Living Solutions is a privately held Canadian Long-Term Care Operator based in Toronto, Ontario and is a fully accredited member of both CARF and the OLTCA. We put people first by providing our residents with the highest standards in quality care and services and our staff with a supportive, flexible, and progressive work environment.

Our ongoing commitment to finding new, innovative living solutions for all seniors is highlighted by the implementation of the internationally acclaimed Meaningful Care Matters® Butterfly Model of Care. Primacare™ was the second LTC operator in Ontario to implement this model which focuses on delivering emotion-focused care that connects with people in a dignified, human way.

Additionally, in 2018, Primacare™ undertook a ground-breaking research project called The Albert Project, to investigate an innovative approach to dementia care that utilizes virtual reality (VR) as a therapeutic intervention for residents with moderate to severe dementia. The pilot phase was completed in 2019 with findings that showed it was clinically significant to their residents.

What We Offer!

• a work environment that is respectful, supportive, and safe
• access to professional development training and mentoring opportunities
• competitive and flexible compensation options
• Benefits and RRSP plan

Your Opportunity!

Reporting to the Executive Director, Environmental Services Manager manages the housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance departments to achieve high standards of maintenance, cleanliness and sanitation and provide quality linen service in the Home in accordance with legislative requirements and within budgetary constraints.

Key Responsibilities and Skills:

• Plans, co-ordinates, directs and monitors the effectiveness of all operational activities within the housekeeping, laundry and maintenance departments.
• Facilitates department budgets.
• Maintaining the building (includes equipment, furnishings, and fixtures) in a clean and sanitary good state of repair.
• Maintaining the external grounds; oversees waste management program for the home.
• Ensuring the timely and efficient laundering of linen and residents’ personal clothing.
• Responds to call-ins for Maintenance issues in the building (off hours).
• Make positive contributions to the home environment that ensure the values of Primacare™ Living Solutions are maintained.

Job Requirements:

• Related educational background and experience in Environmental Services in a long-term care facility preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices related to housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance.
• Successful completion of the Fire Safety Planning Training for Owners and Operators in accordance with Ontario Regulation 150/13.
• Knowledge of the requirements of The Long-Term Care Homes Act, Standards and Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act and other pertinent Federal, Provincial and Municipal Statues which influence the operation of the home and more specifically those which affect the fire and general safety and maintenance aspects of the operation.
• A Vulnerable Sector Screening check completed in the last 6 months.
• First Aid and CPR Certifications preferred.
• The ability to read, write, and communicate orally in English.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in LTC preferred.
• Proof of full immunization (2 doses) against COVID-19, in accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care's Long-term care home COVID-19 immunization policy.

Primacare Living Solutions Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. We are pleased to accommodate individual needs of job applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Leadership: 2 years (preferred)
• Facilities maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
• Long Term Care: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person