Director of Housekeeping

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