ASSISTANT DIRECTOR of HOUSEKEEPING - Alexandria, VA - Compass Group, North America

Crothall Healthcare

Salary: 60,000.00


Other Forms of Compensation: End of Year Bonus


Pay Grade: 13





Crothall Healthcare is a Compass One Company that provides specialized, high-quality, innovative, and responsive support services exclusively to the healthcare industry. Crothall serves many of the Top 100 Hospitals throughout its over 1300 healthcare service teams in 46 states. Crothall has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania since 2013 and Becker's Top 150 Places to Work since 2016. A division of Compass Group USA, we have more than 26,000 team members. Our core services include: Environmental Services, Healthcare Technology Solutions, Patient Transportation, Laundry & Linen, Facilities Management, and Ambulatory EVS. Learn more at www.Crothall.com.





Positions at this location require proof of COVID-19 vaccination, boosters, and/or regular COVID testing. Where permitted by law, applicants who are offered a position for this location may be asked about their vaccination status, which must meet minimum business requirements. All religious, medical, or other legally recognized exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.




Job Summary



Job Summary:

Working as an Assistant Director, you are responsible for assisting the Director of Environmental Services in directing and overseeing the operational needs of the Housekeeping Department. You will coordinate the tasks of the Operations Managers. You will serve as a liaison between administration and hospital departments and provide the highest possible level of service.



Key Responsibilities:

* Establishes and reviews standards and work procedures for all Housekeeping staff in accordance with established policies and practices of the facility

* Plans work schedules, hours, areas of work, and job duties to ensure adequate housekeeping services are rendered to all areas

* Interviews, selects, hires, evaluates, and recommends termination of facility housekeeping personnel in accordance with facility standards.

* Orients, trains, develops and supervises of all Housekeeping staff

* Performs regular inspections and evaluations of the facility; ability to recommend action items; assists with relocations within the facility

* Conducts regular staff meetings and communicates with members of other departments to coordinate housekeeping activities

* Schedules major project work, assuring that adequate staff and supplies are available

* Conducts regular inventory of housekeeping supplies

* Assists Department Director with budgets

Preferred Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work history required

* Working knowledge of all housekeeping procedures preferred

* Demonstrated progressive growth in the field of health care housekeeping facility maintenance

* Strong work ethic, intense drive, and initiative for quality and customer service

* Excellent written and oral communication, listening and empathy, and problem solving (one-on-one and group) skills

* Ability to utilize a participative approach to managing staff, to function appropriately under stress, to organize and prioritize tasks, and to develop budgets with a complete understanding of facility needs and requirements

* Excellent stress management skills, administrative and organizational, and follow-through (with associates and clients) skills required





Apply to Crothall today!


Crothall is a member of Compass Group USA


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Associates at Crothall are offered many fantastic benefits.






+ Medical


+ Dental


+ Vision


+ Life Insurance/ AD


+ Disability Insurance


+ Retirement Plan


+ Flexible Time Off


+ Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)


+ Associate Shopping Program


+ Health and Wellness Programs


+ Discount Marketplace


+ Identity Theft Protection


+ Pet Insurance


+ Commuter Benefits


+ Employee Assistance Program


+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)



Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Crothall.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.





Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.


Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.





Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.


Crothall maintains a drug-free workplace.





Req ID: 1380085


Crothall Healthcare


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