Housekeeping and Laundry Director

Morningside Ministries Senior Living Communities•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Essential Responsibilities: Leadership & Management Direct and supervise all housekeeping and laundry staff across the community Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate team members to ensure high performance Develop staffing schedules to meet operational needs Foster a positive team culture focused on accountability and service excellence Lead departmental meetings and ongoing staff development Operations Oversee cleaning and sanitation programs for all resident and common areas Ensure proper laundry processing, linen distribution, and inventory control Establish and enforce cleaning standards and infection prevention protocols Maintain quality assurance programs and inspection processes Respond promptly to resident and family concerns regarding environmental services Regulatory Compliance & Safety Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local health and safety regulations Maintain readiness for surveys and inspections Implement infection control practices in collaboration with clinical leadership Enforce workplace safety standards and proper chemical handling procedures Budget & Resource Management Develop and manage departmental budgets Monitor supply usage and control expenses Maintain vendor relationships and oversee purchasing Ensure proper equipment maintenance and replacement planning Qualifications Education & Experience High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred Minimum 3–5 years supervisory experience in housekeeping/environmental services Experience in healthcare, long-term care, or senior living strongly preferred Prior leadership experience managing large teams preferred Must have a valid drivers license and auto insurance and able to adjust automobile insurance to company liability standards Skills & Competencies Strong leadership and staff development abilities Knowledge of infection control and sanitation standards Budgeting and operational management skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Commitment to resident-centered care Physical Requirements Ability to walk, stand, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Exposure to cleaning chemicals and laundry equipment Work Environment This position operates in a senior living healthcare environment that includes independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing settings. The Director must be available for occasional evenings, weekends, or emergencies as needed and manager on duty weekend rotation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Minimum 3–5 years supervisory experience in housekeeping/environmental services
Must have a valid drivers license and auto insurance and able to adjust automobile insurance to company liability standards
Strong leadership and staff development abilities
Knowledge of infection control and sanitation standards
Budgeting and operational management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to resident-centered care
Ability to walk, stand, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Exposure to cleaning chemicals and laundry equipment

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience in healthcare, long-term care, or senior living strongly preferred
Prior leadership experience managing large teams preferred

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise all housekeeping and laundry staff across the community
Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate team members to ensure high performance
Develop staffing schedules to meet operational needs
Foster a positive team culture focused on accountability and service excellence
Lead departmental meetings and ongoing staff development
Oversee cleaning and sanitation programs for all resident and common areas
Ensure proper laundry processing, linen distribution, and inventory control
Establish and enforce cleaning standards and infection prevention protocols
Maintain quality assurance programs and inspection processes
Respond promptly to resident and family concerns regarding environmental services
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local health and safety regulations
Maintain readiness for surveys and inspections
Implement infection control practices in collaboration with clinical leadership
Enforce workplace safety standards and proper chemical handling procedures
Develop and manage departmental budgets
Monitor supply usage and control expenses
Maintain vendor relationships and oversee purchasing
Ensure proper equipment maintenance and replacement planning