Director of Housekeeping
The Director of Housekeeping is responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting, budgeting, and physical management of the housekeeping department's employees and equipment in a way that maximum cleanliness and order throughout the building and laundry services for both resident clothing and facility linen are maintained.
Job Description:
- Support the facility's philosophy of care and strive to achieve its goals and objectives.
- Supervise scheduling of sufficient staff to ensure uninterrupted service to the facility and residents at all times.
- Supervise the new employee orientation process including the explanation of personnel policies and individual duties.
- Schedule and direct the housekeeping and laundry staffs through training and in-servicing.
- Supervise purchasing, storage, and distribution of all housekeeping, cleaning, and laundry supplies.
- Maintain inventory of all facility linen in order to provide a continuous supply to the staff and residents (at a ratio of 3:1).
- Supervise the disposal of bio-hazardous waste in accordance with regulatory procedures.
- Must be able to lift, push, pull, move equipment, supplies, etc in excess of fifty(50) pounds as required.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Must be physically and mentally capable of performing routine job duties.
- Good administrative, leadership, managerial, organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills.
- Be personable with residents, families, and staff in a professional and cooperative manner.
- Must have compassion, tolerance, and understanding for the elderly.
- Knowledge of JCAHO, OBRA, OSHA, LSC, IDPH, and HFS regulations relevant to housekeeping, laundry, and employment.
- Previous Supervisor experience required.
- High school diploma is preferred.
- Some business and personnel management training is also preferred.
- Must be able to lift, push, pull, move equipment, supplies, etc in excess of fifty(50) pounds as required.
Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- Voluntary Benefits
Salary Range: Based on education and experience
An Equal Opportunity Employer
