Director of Housekeeping

HC&N Healthcare Solutions; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Director of Housekeeping to lead their housekeeping department. This pivotal role involves planning, organizing, and supervising staff to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and order are maintained throughout the facility. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and organizational skills, along with a compassionate approach to working with the elderly. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the quality of care provided to residents. If you are passionate about maintaining a safe and clean environment, this role could be your next career move.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• Must be physically and mentally capable of performing routine job duties.
• Previous supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise housekeeping and laundry staff to ensure cleanliness and order.
• Maintain inventory of facility linen and manage disposal of bio-hazardous waste.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Planning Skills

Knowledge of Regulations (JCAHO, OSHA, etc.)

Education

High School Diploma

Business Management Training

Job description

Director of Housekeeping

The Director of Housekeeping is responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting, budgeting, and physical management of the housekeeping department’s employees and equipment in a way that maximum cleanliness and order throughout the building and laundry services for both resident clothing and facility linen are maintained.

Job Description:

• Support the facility’s philosophy of care and strive to achieve its goals and objectives.
• Supervise scheduling of sufficient staff to ensure uninterrupted service to the facility and residents at all times.
• Supervise the new employee orientation process including the explanation of personnel policies and individual duties.
• Schedule and direct the housekeeping and laundry staffs through training and in-servicing.
• Supervise purchasing, storage, and distribution of all housekeeping, cleaning, and laundry supplies.
• Maintain inventory of all facility linen in order to provide a continuous supply to the staff and residents (at a ratio of 3:1).
• Supervise the disposal of bio-hazardous waste in accordance with regulatory procedures.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, move equipment, supplies, etc. in excess of fifty (50) pounds as required.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must be physically and mentally capable of performing routine job duties.
• Good administrative, leadership, managerial, organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills.
• Be personable with residents, families, and staff in a professional and cooperative manner.
• Must have compassion, tolerance, and understanding for the elderly.
• Knowledge of JCAHO, OBRA, OSHA, LSC, IDPH, and HFS regulations relevant to housekeeping, laundry, and employment.
• Previous Supervisor experience required.
• High school diploma is preferred.
• Some business and personnel management training is also preferred.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, move equipment, supplies, etc. in excess of fifty (50) pounds as required.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Voluntary Benefits

Salary Range: Based on education and experience

An Equal Opportunity Employer