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Long-Term Care community is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Director of Housekeeping and Laundry Services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Responsible for staffing the department.

+ Schedule department work hours (including vacation and holiday schedules), personnel, work assignments, cleaning schedules, etc.,

+ Serve as on-call for emergencies and off-duty hours. Ability to fill in for department callouts if necessary.

+ Assist in the orientation and training of housekeeping and Laundry Departments personnel.

+ Train assigned personnel in the proper techniques of mixing chemicals, cleaning disinfectants, and solutions; of cleaning methods; and the use of equipment, etc.

+ Ensure and uphold the highest standard of cleanliness and quality for entire facility.

+ Attend and participate in departmental staff meetings, training and in-services.

+ Maintain inventory and order coordinate ordering of supplies as needed.

+ Adherence to department budgets.

+ Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of all areas of the building, coordinating with the Maintenance Department for any needed repairs.

+ Assign equipment to staff; monitor daily equipment use, cleaning & maintenance.

+ Ensure proper safety and security regarding patient belongings and items used in carrying out housekeeping and laundry functions.

+ Performs regular inspections of patient areas and rooms for sanitation, safety and proper performance of assigned duties

+ Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Housekeeping Department, its programs and activities.

+ Make daily rounds to assure that housekeeping personnel are performing required duties and to assure that appropriate housekeeping procedures are being rendered to meet the needs of the facility.

+ Develop procedures for performing daily housekeeping tasks.

+ Schedule work assignments, preparing cleaning schedules, etc.

+ Inspect storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply inventory control.

+ Ensure that personnel are performing assigned tasks in accordance with established housekeeping procedures.

+ 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.

+ Coordinate housekeeping services and activities with other related departments (i.e., Dietary, Nursing, etc.).

Qualifications:

+ Knowledge of applicable Department of Health regulations.

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

+ Must have, a minimum, 2 year experience in a supervisory capacity.

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

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

+ 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 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.

Job Types: Full-time,

Pay: $61,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

+ 401(k) matching

+ Dental insurance

+ Health insurance

+ Paid time off

+ Vision insurance

Schedule:

+ Day shift

+ Monday to Friday

+ Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

+ Do you have knowledge of housekeeping practices, procedures, laws, regulations governing housekeeping functions in a healthcare facility?

+ How many years of experience do you have in a Supervisory/Managerial role relating to Housekeeping/Environmental services?

+ Do you have any training or experience in housekeeping/environmental control practices?

Work Location: Broome County, NY