What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Housekeeping position at Jasper General Hospital?
Director of Housekeeping
- Direct the Housekeeping / Laundry Department
- Ensure a clean, safe and pleasant environment
- Maintain good working relationship with other departments
- Attend department head meetings
- Select new personnel (with approval of Administrator)
- Train, evaluate and manage Housekeeping / Laundry staff
- Develop work schedules and ensure that work is being performed according to facility guidelines
- Make daily rounds of facility to ensure that all standards are being maintained
- Ensure compliance with infection control procedures
- Educate personnel on proper chemical usage and safety hazards
- Develop and maintain written Housekeeping / Laundry policies and procedures
- Maintain written job descriptions and performance evaluations for Housekeeping / Laundry department
- Respond to residents / family members regarding resident complaints
- Report items in need of repair or maintenance to the proper department
- Responsible for purchasing and distribution of linens and cleaning supplies to meet the needs of the hospital / nursing home
- Maintain work hours, vacation, holiday and sick time for Housekeeping / Laundry employees
- Approve and sign invoices for department
- Formulate plan for improving the department
- Maintain Institution in clean and orderly condition
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