Head of Housekeeping & Laundry Operations

Centers-Health-Care; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Center, a 200-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility in Buffalo, New York, is seeking a Director of Housekeeping to lead the Housekeeping & Laundry Departments.

The role requires strong managerial experience, budgeting awareness, and a commitment to high cleanliness and safety standards, with responsibility for scheduling, staff development, and performance tracking. On-site position with a collaborative hospital-like environment.

Qualifications

• Must have prior housekeeping management experience.
• Minimum a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Course in institutional housekeeping management is preferred.
• Strong work ethic, intense drive, and initiative for quality & customer service.
• Excellent written & oral communication skills and great problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of budgeting processes, awareness of profit & loss concepts.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills and an ability to prioritize.
• Strong stress management and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all personnel in the Housekeeping & Laundry Departments.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness & safety throughout the Facility.
• Plan/coordinate work schedules and assign staff to established work areas & duties.
• Attend & participate in departmental staff meetings, development/training courses.
• Provide individual guidance & motivation to employees.
• Assign equipment to staff; monitor daily equipment use, cleaning & maintenance.
• Ensure that all equipment is clean and in working condition at all times.

Skills

Housekeeping management

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Staff development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Buffalo Center, a 200-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility in Buffalo, New York, is seeking a Director of Housekeeping to lead the Housekeeping & Laundry Departments.

The role requires strong managerial experience, budgeting awareness, and a commitment to high cleanliness and safety standards, with responsibility for scheduling, staff development, and performance tracking. On-site position with a collaborative hospital-like environment.