Housekeeping / Laundry Supervisor

PURPOSE

This position is responsible for supervising the cleanliness of the patient rooms, patient areas and hallways.

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Administrator

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Have a high school diploma or equivalent

* Have at least two years experience in housekeeping or supervisory position

* Must be able to read and understand Standard English.

* Must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with patients, families and visitors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

* Able to be on feet 7-8 hours a day

* Able to stoop, kneel, bend, and climb, depending on job

* Able to lift 20 to 25 pounds frequently

* Able to lift 50 to 75 pounds occasionally

* Able to move heavy (75 to 100 pound) furniture occasionally

* Able to see, hear and communicate adequately to complete job duties and responsibility

* Able to work with standard cleaning chemicals

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Are determined by the center and may include, but are not limited to the following:

* Ensure that housekeepers clean patient bathrooms including sinks, toilets, tubs and showers

* Ensure that housekeepers empty garbage cans in patient rooms, patient bathrooms, activity areas and other areas throughout the center

* Ensure that patient areas are clean, including mopping and/or buffing floors, dusting furniture both on top and underneath

* Ensure that hallways are clean of debris, mopped, stripped and buffed following company and center policies and procedures

* Ensure that walls, furniture and equipment are cleaned, as needed, to provide a clean pleasant environment for patients, staff and visitors

* Work safely, following proper procedures when using chemical agents and ensure that Housekeeping staff follow these procedures and are trained accordingly

* Establish cleaning schedules and ensure that the schedules are followed by Housekeeping staff

* Other duties which may be assigned from time to time.