Housekeeping Director

Legacy Healthcare LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additional employee benefits based on.

Job summary

Legacy Healthcare LLC is seeking a Housekeeping Manager for our Chicago facility to oversee cleanliness, sanitation, and environmental standards across the skilled nursing and rehabilitation center.

The role focuses on directing daily housekeeping operations, training staff, maintaining inventory, and ensuring infection-control and safety practices in collaboration with Nursing, Maintenance, Dietary, and Administration.

Qualifications

• Experience leading housekeeping or environmental services in healthcare.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise rotating shifts and on-call schedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Housekeeping Department operations.
• Manage room and facility cleanliness and sanitation.
• Train and supervise housekeeping staff.
• Monitor supplies and inventory.
• Ensure infection-control and safety practices.
• Collaborate with Nursing, Maintenance, Dietary, and Administration.
• Respond to resident and staff concerns about cleanliness.
• Participate in inspections and quality-improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Training

Facility Operations

Infection Control

Communication

Job description

Housekeeping Manager

Supportive Living facility | Chicago, IL

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dependable Housekeeping Manager to oversee the cleanliness, sanitation, and overall environmental standards of our skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. This position plays an important role in maintaining a safe, clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our residents, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise the daily operations of the Housekeeping Department.
• Ensure resident rooms, common areas, offices, and facility grounds are maintained in a clean, sanitary, safe, and odor-free condition.
• Develop and manage housekeeping schedules, assignments, and daily priorities.
• Train, coach, and supervise housekeeping staff to ensure consistent performance and compliance with facility standards.
• Monitor inventory and ensure adequate supplies, equipment, and cleaning products are available.
• Ensure proper infection-control, sanitation, and safety practices are followed.
• Conduct routine inspections and address cleanliness or maintenance concerns promptly.
• Work collaboratively with Nursing, Maintenance, Dietary, and Administration to support overall facility operations.
• Respond professionally to resident, family, and staff concerns related to cleanliness and environmental services.
• Maintain compliance with applicable healthcare, OSHA, infection-control, and facility policies and procedures.
• Participate in inspections, audits, and quality-improvement initiatives as needed.

Schedule

Full-time | 24/7 Healthcare Environment/on call

This position may require flexibility to work rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs.

Benefits

Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional employee benefits based on eligibility

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have housekeeping or environmental services leadership experience, preferably within a healthcare setting, rehabilitation, assisted living, or similar setting. Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential