Housekeeping Director

Caring Place Healthcare Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short- and long-term disability

PTO accrued each pay period, and a $0.

Birthday PTO day

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Lodge Retirement, a Caring Place Healthcare Group facility, is seeking a Housekeeping Director to lead the housekeeping department, ensure a clean, safe, and sanitary environment, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards. The role focuses on resident satisfaction, staff engagement, and quality outcomes.

You will recruit, train, supervise and schedule team members, develop cleaning schedules, conduct inspections, coordinate with nursing and maintenance, manage supplies within budget, and

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous housekeeping experience in healthcare or senior living setting preferred.
• Experience in supervising, scheduling and training staff.
• Knowledge of infection control, sanitation procedures, cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage department supplies within established budget expectations.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and to work independently and as a team.
• Ability to remain calm and cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily housekeeping operations in the facility.
• Recruit, orient, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate staff.
• Develop cleaning schedules and QA inspections to meet standards.
• Conduct rounds, document findings, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure infection control, OSHA, and safety compliance.
• Maintain inventory and procure supplies cost-effectively.
• Coordinate housekeeping with nursing, maintenance and other departments.
• Attend meetings and participate in quality assurance activities.
• Provide hands-on housekeeping support as needed.
• Communicate positively with residents, families, and vendors.
• Adhere to HIPAA and facility policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Scheduling

Training

Infection control

Time management

Customer service

Communication

Budgeting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lodge Retirement

A Caring Place Healthcare Group Facility

Why Choose Caring Place Healthcare Group?

• Supportive & Engaged Leadership – You're not just an employee.
• Career Growth Opportunities – Advance your career with ongoing training and development.
• A Company That Cares – Family-owned and committed to compassion, respect, and exceptional resident care.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Full-time team members are eligible to enroll in:
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and short- and long-term disability.
  • PTO accrued each pay period, and a paid birthday PTO day
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
• All within a supportive, values-driven culture rooted in our passion. People Caring For And About People.

Your Role as a Housekeeping Director

The Housekeeping Director is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and overseeing the daily operations of the Housekeeping Department to ensure residents receive high-quality nutritional services in accordance with physician orders, resident preferences, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The Housekeeping Director is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary department while promoting resident satisfaction, team member engagement, and quality outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct and oversee the daily operations of the housekeeping department, including the cleaning and sanitation of resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, offices and other designated areas of the facility.
• Recruit, orient, train, schedule, supervise and evaluate housekeeping team members, and provide coaching and corrective action in accordance with facility policies.
• Develop and maintain cleaning schedules, assignments, procedures and quality assurance inspections to ensure established cleanliness and sanitation standards are consistently met.
• Conduct routine facility rounds and inspections, document findings and implement timely corrective action when concerns are identified.
• Ensure housekeeping practices comply with infection control standards, universal precautions, OSHA requirements, hazardous communication requirements and all applicable state and federal regulations.
• Ensure cleaning chemicals, supplies and equipment are labeled, stored, used and maintained safely and in accordance with manufacturer instructions and facility policy.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and oversee the cost-effective procurement, distribution and control of housekeeping supplies and equipment.
• Prepare, maintain and submit department records, schedules, inspection reports, inventories and other documentation as required by facility policy and state and federal regulations.
• Coordinate housekeeping services with nursing, maintenance, laundry and other departments to support resident needs and facility operations.
• Respond promptly to resident, family and staff concerns regarding housekeeping services and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Report maintenance needs, safety hazards, pest concerns and damaged equipment to the appropriate department and follow through to resolution.
• Participate in quality assurance, infection prevention, safety and other facility committees or meetings as assigned.
• Provide hands-on housekeeping support when needed to ensure resident care areas and facility operations are appropriately maintained.
• Communicate in a positive manner with healthcare team members, residents, families, visitors and vendors.
• Adhere to facility policies and procedures, including infection control, safety and HIPAA regulations.
• Responsible for maintaining a calm, supportive and caring environment for residents and staff.
• Responsible for complying with all safety and sanitation procedures including universal precautions.
• Responsible for attending in-service programs, educational workshops and meetings as required by the facility and state.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Previous housekeeping experience in a healthcare, skilled nursing, senior living or similar setting is preferred
• Must have experience in staff supervision, scheduling and training
• Knowledge of housekeeping practices, infection control, sanitation procedures, cleaning chemicals and equipment
• Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving and time-management skills
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to maintain required documentation and manage department supplies within established budget expectations
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and to work independently and as a part of a team
• Ability to remain calm and cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position

Your Next Step Starts Here!

This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.

Caring Place Healthcare Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status