Director of Housekeeping

About the Role

East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is looking for an experienced Director of Housekeeping to join our Housekeeping team. The Director of Housekeeping will oversee the daily operations of the housekeeping department. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, have great attention to detail, and be able to work with a team of people in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Housekeeping Department, its programs and activities.
• Develop and maintain written housekeeping policies and procedures.
• Assist the housekeeping staff in the development and use of departmental policies, procedures, equipment, supplies, and etc.
• Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to employees, residents, visitors, government agencies, etc.
• Assume the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the Housekeeping Department and Laundry Services.
• Coordinate housekeeping services and activities with other related departments (i.e., Dietary, Nursing, etc.).
• Make written oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the Housekeeping Department.
• Submit accident/incident reports to the Nursing Office as soon as practicable after the occurrence of the accident/incident.

Qualifications:

· Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent.

· Must have, a minimum, 1 year experience in a supervisory capacity in a health care or equivalent facility.

· Training in environmental control practices and procedures preferred, but not required.

· Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

· Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

· Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

· Must be knowledgeable of housekeeping practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing housekeeping functions in the long-term care facility.

· Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

· Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the Housekeeping Department.

· Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., the appearance of housekeeping areas, and must perform regular inspections of resident rooms/units for sanitation, order safety and proper performance of assigned duties.

· Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.

· Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into exiting housekeeping practices.

· Must have the ability to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.

· Must not pose a direct threat to the health of safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

· Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.

· Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.

· Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

· Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

· Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.

· Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination.

· Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.

· Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or life a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 3 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 25 feet.

· May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

We are an EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Housekeeping management: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000