What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Housekeeping and Laundry Services position at Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
We Offer Full Benefits Package, Paid time Off and Opportunities for Professional Growth:
Whiting Gardens, a skilled nursing facility located in Ocean County, New Jersey, is looking to hire a Director of Housekeeping and Laundry Services. The primary purpose of this job position is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Housekeeping and Laundry Departments in a manner that assures that the facility meets current federal, state and local standards, for the safety, cleanliness and comfort of our clients.
RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Supervise all personnel in the Housekeeping/ Laundry Department including hiring, firing, training and orientation of new employees.
- Maintain a high level of cleanliness & safety throughout our facility.
- Plan/coordinate work schedules and assign staff to established work areas & duties.
- Attend & participate in departmental staff meetings, development/training courses.
- Provide individual guidance & motivation to employees.
- Assign equipment to staff; monitor daily equipment use, cleaning & maintenance.
- Ensure that all equipment is clean and in working condition at all times.
- Serves on-call for emergencies and off-duty hours. Required to fill in for department call-outs if necessary.
- Must have patience, tact and cheerful disposition. Have the ability to teach, mentor and communicate with staff.
- Assign equipment to staff; monitor daily equipment use, cleaning & maintenance.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have prior housekeeping management experience.
- Minimum a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Course work in institutional housekeeping management is preferred.
- Strong work ethic, intense drive and initiative for quality & customer service.
- Excellent written & oral communication skills and great problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of budgeting processes, awareness of profit & loss concepts.
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills and an ability to prioritize.
- Strong stress management and leadership skills required.
ABOUT US:
Whiting Gardens is a premier skilled nursing facility. We operate our facility to provide a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents. to consistently exceed expectations and set the standard for excellence in residential and community care. We are looking for the best, brightest, most creative, and collaborative people to join our team. If you want to make a difference in your life and the lives of your colleagues and patients, we'd love to hear from you.
EOE Statement
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
