Facility Maintenance Manager - Reading

Overview:

Dedicated, Hardworking Facility Manager Needed for Local Healthcare Center

 

Full Time - Reading, Pa    

 

Senior LIFE provides comprehensive care and services to the elderly population. What sets Senior LIFE apart from other care providers is its dedication to the whole member, including his/her medical, social, emotional and physical needs, enabling older members of the community to remain independent, active and with the best possible quality of life.

 

To fulfill this mission, Senior LIFE is seeking hardworking, dedicating and compassionate professionals to join its team. Overseeing the facilities and environmental services arm of the center is the Facility Manager, responsible for maintaining Senior LIFE’s high standards of cleanliness, sanitation and general maintenance. This role has many important responsibilities, and requires a candidate with a strong work ethic, team-focused attitude and outstanding analytical thinking skills, plus the versatility and problem solving skills to tackle a variety of situations.

 

Senior LIFE is committed to enhancing the ability of seniors to stay at home and live safely in the community as long as possible by coordinating comprehensive healthcare and supportive services for our members.

 

Senior LIFE is an innovative program that uses a team approach to provide seniors with medical, social, nutritional and rehabilitation services. These services are provided at the Senior LIFE Center and are accompanied with in-home nursing care, personal care, and other homecare services as needed. Senior LIFE makes it possible for seniors to remain at home, enjoying the comfort and reassurance of familiar surroundings while receiving the care they need.

Responsibilities:

The Facility Manager reports directly to the center’s Executive Director, with responsibilities including:

 

• Developing and overseeing goals and objectives for the Environmental Services Department
• Handling new problems/situations efficiently and effectively as they arise
• Researching, recommending and purchasing facilities equipment and supplies
• Arranging fire drills and training staff and members in critical disaster safety procedures, plus establishing preventative measures for the center   
• Coordinating medical equipment delivery to in-home members
• Maintaining and repairing homebound members’ medical equipment
• Updating material data safety sheets, as required

Qualifications:

The Facility Manager will also serve as the chairperson of the Safety Committee, working with other LIFE Center staff on important environmental, safety and facilities issues.

 

All applicants should have at least two years’ experience in a relevant field, plus at least one year working in a nursing home or other health/social services environment. Candidates should also have a high school diploma or GED.

 

 

 

 

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