Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services

REPORTS TO: Administrator

WAGE: Non-Exempt

General Purpose: Establish systems for, direct, and oversee all aspects of housekeeping services for the facility.

Essential Job Functions This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive:

Organize and assign all housekeeping tasks so that the workload is evenly divided among housekeeping personnel on the basis of size and physical layout of the facility.

Participate in interviewing, hiring, orienting, training, evaluating, and supervising the Housekeeping Department personnel.

Provide that departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or marital status.

Recognize staff for exceptional job performance on a regular basis and as part of their formal performance evaluation.

Develop and supervise a daily cleaning schedule. Keep a regular schedule of all daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal, and annual Housekeeping requirements. Closely supervise work schedule to be sure there is no over-staffing, and that scheduled staff is used efficiently and effectively. Maintain a facility that is neat in appearance and odor free at all times. Assist the housekeeping staff in the completion of work assignments as needed. Keep required records of monthly maintenance checks and monthly cleaning report as directed by Administrator. Schedule Housekeeping employees in keeping with census and labor budget. Develop and supervise a schedule for special cleaning such as windows, walls, curtains, "stripping" floors, washing beds, etc. Order housekeeping supplies within budget, maintaining accurate inventory. Fill in, as needed, for housekeeping staff, including days off, vacations and call-ins.

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Housekeeping Supervisor - Continued:

Verify that the appropriate equipment, supplies, and resources are available to staff as needed. Monitor the purchasing and usage of equipment and supplies in order to avoid improper use and eliminate unnecessary waste.

Keep the Housekeeping Department functioning in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner at all times.

Keep Administrator informed on a daily basis of housekeeping functions, recommending changes in techniques or procedures for a more efficient operation.

Work closely with Administrator in resolving any grievances or problems related to the housekeeping department.

Create and implement procedures for department equipment to be operated only by trained, authorized personnel in a safe manner.

Function as a member of the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee, Safety Committee, and Budget Committee.

Follow established policies and procedures for the Housekeeping Dept Attend as requested and contribute to Interdisciplinary Resident Care Plan

Meetings. Follow checklists to see that employees are carrying out their departmental duties. Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements. Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill &

Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information. Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information. Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse. Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility. Others as directed by the supervisor or administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

Practical knowledge of day-to-day cleaning in a nursing facility. Organized and detailed in work performance. Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience. Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility. Comply with the Residents' Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures. Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below. Perform Essential Duties as outlined above.

Working Conditions

Subject to frustrations in meeting work demands due to frequent interruptions.

Fast paced, required to make decisions quickly

Housekeeping Supervisor - Continued:

Involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.

May work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.

Subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).

Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals

Physical and Sensory Requirements

Assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations Meet general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which may include a medical and physical examination.

Sitting 1-2 hours per 8 hour work shift. Alternates frequently to walking.

Walking 5-7 hours per 8 hour work shift. Alternates frequently to standing and occasionally to sitting.

Standing 3-4 hours per 8 hour work shift. Alternating frequently to walking and occasionally to sitting.

Key: Rarely = ≤ 5% Occasionally = 0% - 33%; Frequently = 33% - 66%; Constantly = 66% - 100%

*(Rarely – would most likely occur in emergency situations only)

Lifting:

WEIGHT FREQUENCY OBJECTS

1-10 lbs Constantly Cleaning apparatus, supplies, clothing, linen, detergent, paper products.

11-20 lbs Occasionally Supplies and equipment, clothing, linen, detergent, paper products

21-35 lbs Rarely Equipment, boxes of supplies,

36-50 lbs Rarely Equipment, boxes of supplies, moving furniture and assisting with room changes.

51-75 lbs Rarely Equipment, furniture, refills, and supply stock.

Carrying:

WEIGHT FREQUENCY OBJECTS

1-10 lbs Constantly Cleaning apparatus, supplies,

11-20 lbs Rarely Supplies and equipment

21-35 lbs Rarely Equipment, boxes of supplies

Bending: Occasionally Squatting: Rarely

Housekeeping Supervisor - Continued:

Kneeling: Rarely Climbing: Rarely Reaching: Occasionally Grasping: Occasionally Fine Manipulation: Continuously Driving: Rarely

Exposure Determination Information:

Numbers 1 through 3 indicate the risk potential of your exposure to blood or body fluids. Established procedures identify the appropriate personal protective equipment that you should use when performing tasks. The following numbers indicate your risk potential:

It is highly likely that while performing functions of this job, there will be tasks that will require you to be exposed to blood or body fluids.

This job does not normally involve contact with blood and/or body fluids but while performing the tasks associated with this job, it may be necessary for you to perform a task that involves exposure to blood or body fluids.

This job does not typically involve exposure to blood or bodily fluids. However, if the employee is trained in first aid/CPR, this may entail some exposure risk.

The position of Housekeeping Supervisor has an exposure determination of

EMPLOYMENT AT WILL: It is the express policy and intent of this facility that the employment relationship is one created and governed by the continuing will of both parties. I understand and agree that my employment is for no definite period and may, regardless of the date of payment of my wages and salary, be terminated at any time without prior notice and without cause by either party, unless provided otherwise by a written agreement signed by the President of this company.

NONDISCRIMINATORY STATEMENT: This facility does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, creed, sex, age, disability, marital or veteran status with regard to employment.

Job Description Review I understand this job description and its requirements; and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the job functions may be altered from time to time. Management reserves the right to modify this job description at any time.

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Housekeeping Supervisor - Continued:

I further understand that the purpose of this job description is to identify the major duties and responsibilities of the job and that it is not intended to contain each and every duty inherent in this job.

I have noted below any accommodations that are required to enable me to perform these duties. I have also noted below any job responsibilities, which I am unable to perform, with or without accomodations