Housekeeping and Laundry Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Employment Opportunity Statement:

Bedford Care Center is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate against applicants or Employees for race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or any other reasons prohibited by Law.

Job Summary:

Supervises daily Housekeeping and Laundry operations, including staffing, ordering supplies, directing work assignments compliant with Company Policies, State and Federal Regulations; must communicate courteously and respectfully with Facility staff, Residents, family members and others

Qualifications:

Must have experience in Housekeeping and/or Laundry position, preferably Supervisory position in a long-term care Facility; must be able to obtain any required certificates; must be in good physical condition, able to read and write at a level necessary to accomplish job duties; must pass drug screens and have a satisfactory Criminal History Background Check.

• Provides orientation for Housekeeping / Laundry personnel; assists with In-Services as requested

• Supervises Hsk/Laundry staff; evaluates performance, recommends disciplinary action to Administrator

• Supervises and assists Housekeeping staff in all aspects of cleaning the Facility’s interior, exterior and grounds

• Requisitions, orders, receives and checks in supplies and equipment; organizes storage of equipment and supplies; maintains necessary inventory within budget

• Ensures Residents’ rooms are safe, comfortable and attractively maintained   

• Cleans all spills on floor immediately; corrects and/or reports to the Maintenance Supervisor any safety hazard, equipment, accident or incident involving Employees or Residents

• Assists the Administrator as requested with developing a Plan of Correction for any Hsk/Laundry Deficiencies issued during State or Federal Surveys

• Directs and assists with periodic cleaning and sanitizing of wheelchairs and other equipment as scheduled, needed or assigned; ensures cleaning schedules are followed

• Completes forms, reports, evaluations; when requested, assists Administrator with review of Housekeeping Policies and recommends any needed changes

• Assists co-workers with lifting, moving supplies and equipment as needed; functions as a working Supervisor with all Housekeeping or Laundry duties as work requires

• As requested, works with Social Services and Activity Department in planning special holiday activities

• Is required to be on call as needed and especially during emergency conditions and situations

• Communicates with co-workers in all Departments to meet the needs of the Residents

• Ensures equipment and work areas are clean, safe and orderly and all cleaning solutions are properly labeled pursuant to OSHA Safety Data Sheets (SDS) requirements

• Enforces compliance with OSHA Safety Data Sheets (SDS) requirements regarding cleaning solutions, as well as other OSHA Regulations and Safety Policies regarding hazardous materials, tools and equipment

Excellent Benefits:

Bedford Care Centers offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full time employees. It is our desire to demonstrate to our employees and their families that we value them through the offering of a benefits package that positively contributes to their quality of life. A summary of benefits offered includes:

Paid Time Off (PTO) including:

• Vacation pay

• Paid sick leave

Insurance benefits including:

• Group Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision Insurance

Other Benefits:

• Holiday Incentive Pay

• Daily Pay – upon your request

• Direct deposit

• Bereavement leave

• Retirement Savings Plan/401K

• Shift Differentials for some nursing positions

• Employee Assistance Program

• Family Medical Leave