Director of Housekeeping & Laundry

Thornton Care Center•Denver, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this role is to plan, organize, develop, and coordinate the overall operation of the Housekeeping Department, adhering to current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations for long-term care and assisted living facilities. The position carries the necessary administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for assigned duties. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for caring, possess strong interpersonal skills, be a quick thinker, and seek growth opportunities within the organization.

Requirements

Must be knowledgeable of housekeeping practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines.
Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of housekeeping areas.
Must perform regular inspections of resident rooms/units for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.
Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years' experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital or other related medical facility.
COVID VACCINE REQUIRED

Nice To Haves

Training in environmental control policies and procedures preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, evaluate, and direct the housekeeping department.
Develop and maintain written housekeeping policies and procedures.
Review the department's policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc.
Interpret the department's policies and procedures to employees, residents, and visitors.
Coordinate housekeeping services and activities with other related departments.
Review and develop a plan of correction for housekeeping deficiencies noted during survey inspections.
Meet with housekeeping personnel on a regularly scheduled basis, and solicit advice for inter-department concerns.
Schedule and announce departmental meeting times, dates, place, etc.
Assist in the recruitment and selection of housekeeping personnel.
Assign a sufficient number of housekeeping personnel for each tour of duty.
Monitor absenteeism.
Schedule department working hours, work assignments, cleaning schedules, etc.
Review and check competence of housekeeping personnel and make necessary adjustments/corrections.
Counsel, discipline, or terminate if as necessary.
Conduct departmental performance evaluations.
Develop and participate in the planning, conducting, scheduling, of in-service training classes, on-the-job training, and orientation programs.
Assist in preparing and planning the housekeeping department's budget.
Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors.
Relate information concerning a resident's condition.
Maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.
Perform all other duties, as assigned.