Director of Housekeeping & Laundry

Description

Job Title: Director of Housekeeping and Laundry

Location: SNF/AL

Department: Environmental

Reports to: Administrator (LNHA)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

In keeping with our organization’s goal of improving the lives of the Residents we serve; the Director of Housekeeping and Laundry plays a critical role in providing superior customer service and housekeeping services to all Residents in the facility. The Director of Housekeeping and Laundry is responsible for the planning, development and overall operation of the Housekeeping and Laundry Departments which ensures the facility is maintained in a clean, odor free and safe manner.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Plans, directs and supervises the activities of the housekeeping and laundry staff.
• Responsible for the cleaning and sanitizing of Residents rooms and all areas inside the facility as well as outside and the entire property
• Ensures the facility is kept cleaned, sanitary, and odor free at all times in compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Responsible for operating the Housekeeping and Laundry Departments within budgetary guidelines and limitations.
• Completes annual performance reviews of all subordinate staff. Provides guidance and education to staff in regard to their performance.
• Provides counseling and disciplinary action to subordinate staff members as needed.
• Responsible for training and educating staff members.
• Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained at all times. Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies.
• Ensures that the stock level of environmental services supplies, disinfectants, equipment, etc. is maintained. Orders stock when needed and stays within assigned budget.
• Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to the appropriate persons.
• Conserves resources by controlling costs, adhering to budgets, and using prudent judgment related to expense(s) incurred by the Company.
• Performs or assists with housekeeping and laundry duties as necessary.
• Responsible for uncompromising levels of cleanliness and safety.
• Manages and directs the operational flow of the housekeeping and laundry departments to ensure efficient workflow that meets the needs of the campus.
• Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Residents and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.
• Assist with new admissions, re-admissions and assist with the transfer of Residents to different rooms within the facility.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines at all times and protects confidential information by only providing information on a “need-to-know” basis.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
• Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to the supervisor.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
• Attend staff meetings and in-services as requested. Attends in-service and education programs and attends continuing education required for maintenance of professional certification or licensure.
• Understands Infection Control and follows the Company’s Infection Control guidelines, such as hand-washing principles, understanding of isolation and standard precautions, recognizing signs and symptoms of infection, demonstrating and understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectious waste and cross contamination, maintaining personal…