Job description

Position Summary

The Housekeeping Director plans, organizes, and directs the overall operations of the Housekeeping department to ensure a clean, safe working environment in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Minimum of two (2) years’ supervisory experience in a health care setting
Training in environmental control practices and procedures

Specific Job Requirements

Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Housekeeping department
Maintain the care of use of supplies and equipment, maintain facility appearance, and must perform regular inspections of patient rooms for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties
Ensure equipment is returned to appropriate locations in proper working condition and ready for the next use
Inventory stock and ensure adequate supplies/equipment for staff
Identify additional cleaning needs and adjust schedule to meet those needs
Make daily rounds to assure that housekeeping staff are performing required duties
Routinely inspect facility for cleanliness and safety (i.e., storage rooms, closets, patient rooms)
Recruit, select, hire, evaluate, train, counsel, and supervise housekeeping staff
Perform duties as a Housekeeping Assistant as needed
Effectively manage and operate within budget
Cater events as requested
Effectively manage and operate within budget
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Assist in the evacuation of patients
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer