Housekeeping Director

Life Care Centers of America; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Housekeeping Director in Denver, CO to lead the department, ensuring a clean and safe environment in compliance with laws and Life Care standards. The role requires supervisory experience in healthcare, knowledge of environmental control practices, and strong decision-making to manage daily operations and maintain sanitation for patients and staff.

Occasional weekend MOD shifts may be required, and strong leadership and communication will drive quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ supervisory experience in a health care setting.
• Training in environmental control practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Housekeeping department.
• Maintain supplies and equipment, facility appearance, and inspect patient rooms for sanitation and safety.
• Ensure equipment is returned to proper locations and ready for next use.
• Inventory stock and ensure adequate supplies/equipment for staff.
• Identify additional cleaning needs and adjust schedule to meet those needs.
• Make daily rounds to assure housekeeping staff are performing required duties.

Skills

Independent decision-making

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

2+ years supervisory experience in health care

Job description

Monday through Friday position with occasional Manager on Duty shifts over the weekend.

Position Summary

The 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 Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years’ supervisory experience in a health care setting
• Training in environmental control practices and procedures

Specific Job Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Housekeeping department
• Maintain 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 duties
• Ensure equipment is returned to appropriate locations in proper working condition and ready for the next use
• Inventory stock and ensure adequate supplies/equipment for staff
• Identify additional cleaning needs and adjust schedule to meet those needs
• Make daily rounds to assure that housekeeping staff are performing required duties