JOB SUMMARY
Position: Support Services Manager - Long Term Care & Assisted Living
Company: Kaigo Senior Living
Job Location: Vernon, British Columbia.
Job type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Salary: $32 - $40 an hour
WORK PERFORMED:
- Responsible and accountable for the day-to-day management and operation of the support service departments and its team members, including kitchen, housekeeping and laundry.
- In consultation with the Dietician, ensure nutritional requirements of the Residents are met through the development of summer and winter rotational menus.
- Ensure that the Support Services physical working environment is maintained in a safe, clean and sanitary manner.
- Maintain the facility’s inventory of food items, linens, paper products, cleaning supplies, and chemicals, keeping within budget and minimizing waste.
- Provide WHMIS training for workers and maintain the SDS binders with current information.
- Maintain professional relationships and communication with Residents, team members, family member/significant others, internal and external partners and agencies, contracted service providers, etc.
- Oversee the hiring, selection and evaluation processes of all support service employees.
- Participate in setting operational goals, objectives and indicator development and analysis as well as being accountable to the operational budget of your department.
- Compile statistical data and participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post-secondary diploma in Food Service and Nutrition Management (required)
- Membership with the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (preferred)
- 3 + years’ experience in a similar role in a long-term care facility
- FOODSAFE Level 1 & 2
- Demonstrated leadership, facilitation and management skills to form cohesive, functioning teams including mentoring and evaluating employees
- Experience with the recruitment and hiring process
- Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
- Computer proficiency with and intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Knowledge of and skills to operate kitchen, laundry and housekeeping equipment
- Fiscal accountability, in order to manage department resources (staffing, supplies, etc.)
- Knowledge and understanding of the BC Residential Care Regulations
- Must provide a Criminal Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector and proof of COVID-19 vaccinations
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