Head of Housekeeping - Care Home

Housekeeping DirectorThe Housekeeping Director plans, organizes, and directs the overall operations of the Housekeeping department to ensure a clean, safe working environment in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.Education, Experience, and Licensure RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent preferredMinimum of two (2) years' supervisory experience in a health care settingTraining in environmental control practices and proceduresSpecific Job RequirementsMake independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionKnowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facilityImplement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the departmentPerform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitationMaintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential informationUnderstand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance proceduresDisplays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance trainingEssential FunctionsPlan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Housekeeping departmentMaintain the care of use of supplies and equipment, maintain facility appearance, and must perform regular inspections of patient rooms for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned dutiesEnsure equipment is returned to appropriate locations in proper working condition and ready for the next useInventory stock and ensure adequate supplies/equipment for staffIdentify additional cleaning needs and adjust schedule to meet those needsMake daily rounds to assure that housekeeping staff are performing required dutiesRoutinely inspect facility for cleanliness and safety (i.e., storage rooms, closets, patient rooms)Recruit, select, hire, evaluate, train, counsel, and supervise housekeeping staffPerform duties as a Housekeeping Assistant as neededEffectively manage and operate within budgetCater events as requestedExhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patientsAssist in the evacuation of patientsDemonstrate dependable, regular attendanceConcentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgmentCommunicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary teamSit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hoursRead, write, speak, and understand the English languageAn Equal Opportunity Employer