Housekeeping Director

Life Care Center of Auburn•Auburn, MA

About The Position

The Housekeeping Director plans, organizes, and directs the Housekeeping department’s operations to maintain a clean and safe working environment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role oversees department goals and procedures, staffing, supplies and equipment, facility inspections, sanitation, safety, and budget management. The director also provides housekeeping assistance as needed and supports patient evacuation when required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
At least two years of supervisory experience in a health care setting.
Training in environmental control practices and procedures.
Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Competency in patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality.
Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the Housekeeping department’s goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Maintain supplies and equipment, facility appearance, and inspect patient rooms for sanitation, order, safety, and proper completion of assigned duties.
Ensure equipment is returned to the appropriate locations in proper working condition and ready for use.
Inventory stock and ensure staff have adequate supplies and equipment.
Identify additional cleaning needs and adjust schedules accordingly.
Make daily rounds to ensure housekeeping staff perform required duties.
Routinely inspect the facility for cleanliness and safety, including storage rooms, closets, and patient rooms.
Recruit, select, hire, evaluate, train, counsel, and supervise housekeeping staff.
Perform Housekeeping Assistant duties as needed.
Manage and operate within the department budget.
Cater events as requested.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Follow company policies, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and compliance training requirements.