Director of Housekeeping ( EVS )

The Director of Housekeeping is responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting, budgeting, and physical management of the housekeeping department’s employees and equipment in a way that maximum cleanliness and order throughout the building and laundry services for both resident clothing and facility linen are maintained.

Director of Housekeeping (EVS) Job Description:

• Support the facility’s philosophy of care and strive to achieve its goals and objectives.

• Supervise scheduling of sufficient staff to ensure uninterrupted service to the facility and residents at all times.

• Supervise the new employee orientation process including the explanation of personnel policies and individual duties.

• Schedule and direct the housekeeping and laundry staffs through training and in-servicing.

• Supervise purchasing, storage, and distribution of all housekeeping, cleaning, and laundry supplies.

• Maintain inventory of all facility linen in order to provide a continuous supply to the staff and residents (at a ratio of 3:1).

• Supervise the disposal of bio-hazardous waste in accordance with regulatory procedures.

• Must be able to lift, push, pull, move equipment, supplies, etc in excess of fifty(50) pounds as required.

Director of Housekeeping (EVS) Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must be physically and mentally capable of performing routine job duties.

• Good administrative, leadership, managerial, organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills.

• Be personable with residents, families, and staff in a professional and cooperative manner.

• Must have compassion, tolerance, and understanding for the elderly.

• Knowledge of JCAHO, OBRA, OSHA, LSC, IDPH, and HFS regulations relevant to housekeeping, laundry, and employment.

• Previous Supervisor experience required.

• High school diploma is preferred.

• Some business and personnel management training is also preferred.

• Must be able to lift, push, pull, move equipment, supplies, etc in excess of fifty(50) pounds as required.

Benefits:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401k

• Voluntary Benefits

Salary Range: Based on education and experience

An Equal Opportunity Employer