Live the Mission Position Summary

The Housekeeping Director plans, organizes, and directs the overall operations of the Housekeeping department to ensure a clean, safe working environment in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements High school diploma or equivalent preferred Minimum of two (2) years’ supervisory experience in a health care setting Training in environmental control practices and procedures Specific Job Requirements Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc. Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training Essential Functions Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Housekeeping department Maintain the care of use of supplies and equipment, maintain facility appearance, and must perform regular inspections of patient rooms for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties Ensure equipment is returned to appropriate locations in proper working condition and ready for the next use Inventory stock and ensure adequate supplies/equipment for staff Identify additional cleaning needs and adjust schedule to meet those needs Make daily rounds to assure that housekeeping staff are performing required duties Routinely inspect facility for cleanliness and safety (i.e., storage rooms, closets, patient rooms) Recruit, select, hire, evaluate, train, counsel, and supervise housekeeping staff Perform duties as a Housekeeping Assistant as needed Effectively manage and operate within budget Cater events as requested Effectively manage and operate within budget Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients Assist in the evacuation of patients Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer