Housekeeping director LTC experience

About the role

The Director of Housekeeping position is responsible for the planning, organization, development and direction for the overall operation of the Housekeeping Unit in accordance with federal, state, and local standards and guidelines, and as may be directed by the Director, Facilities Management, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule

Responsibilities

• Directs Housekeeping Unit staff and a commercial laundry account in the fulfillment of unit project assignments within budget, with quality and on schedule.
• Maintains a high level of cleanliness and safety throughout the nursing home facility.
• Preserves the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc. and the appearance of Housekeeping areas, and performs regular inspections of resident areas and rooms for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Performs regular inspections of resident, ancillary, and common areas for sanitation, order, safety, and comfortable environment.
• Assures that Housekeeping staff follows established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies at all times.
• Inspects storage rooms, utility and janitorial closet, etc., for upkeep and supply control.
• Requisition all Housekeeping supplies and equipment and maintains adequate inventory levels to provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
• Recommends to the Director of Facilities Management, budgetary amounts to meet the equipment and supply needs of the unit.
• Communicates with other unit supervisors to adequately plan for Housekeeping services and activities.
• Coordinates Housekeeping/Laundry services and activities with other related units.
• Coordinates and monitors resident moves and responds to resident requests promptly and according to policies.
• Coordinates repair needs with Physical Plant Services.
• Prepares and plans the Housekeeping Unit's budget and submits to the Director, Facilities Management for review and approval.
• Performs other job duties and projects as directed.

Qualifications

• This position manages all employees of the department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department.