Environmental Housekeeping and Laundry Supervisor

Position Summary

The Environmental Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible for supervising the housekeeping and laundry departments to ensure a clean, sanitary, safe, and comfortable environment for residents, visitors, and staff. The supervisor ensures compliance with infection prevention standards and facility policies.

Reports To: Administrator

• Supervise daily housekeeping and laundry operations.
• Schedule, train, coach, and evaluate housekeeping staff.
• Conduct daily inspections of resident rooms, common areas, offices, dining rooms, and public spaces.
• Ensure infection prevention and sanitation procedures are followed.
• Maintain adequate inventory of cleaning chemicals, linens, and supplies.
• Coordinate room turnovers for admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Respond promptly to housekeeping requests from residents and nursing staff.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of housekeeping equipment.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical safety compliance.
• Assist with budget control and purchasing.
• Participate in emergency preparedness and disaster response.
• Work closely with Nursing, Maintenance, Dietary, and Administration to resolve environmental concerns.
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed when staffing requires.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Housekeeping and Laundry experience in a healthcare, long-term care or institutional setting preferred.
• One or more years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of infection control principles preferred.
• Knowledge of CMS and Texas nursing home regulations preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals and infectious materials.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and emergency situations when needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/walk for extended periods.

• Team leadership
• Time management
• Infection prevention
• Customer service
• Inventory management
• Quality assurance
• OSHA and chemical safety