Housekeeping Director - Lead Clean, Safe Care Environments

Epic Healthcare; Tinton Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Epic Healthcare in New Jersey is seeking a hands-on Housekeeping Director to lead our housekeeping team and uphold clean, safe, and welcoming spaces for residents, families, and staff. The role requires strong leadership and a commitment to high sanitation standards.

You will supervise staff, develop schedules, train personnel, and ensure compliance with infection-control practices while coordinating with other departments to support facility operations.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping supervisory or management experience in SNF setting required.
• Healthcare, skilled nursing, or long-term care experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of cleaning, sanitation, and infection-control practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Ability to effectively manage and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the housekeeping department
• Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate housekeeping staff
• Establish and maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the facility
• Develop and maintain housekeeping schedules and cleaning assignments
• Ensure resident rooms, common areas, offices, and other facility areas are properly maintained
• Monitor inventory and order housekeeping supplies as needed
• Ensure proper use and storage of cleaning products and equipment
• Maintain compliance with infection control, safety, and sanitation standards
• Conduct regular inspections and address areas requiring improvement
• Respond promptly to resident, family, and staff concerns
• Maintain required documentation and department records
• Work closely with other departments to support overall facility operations

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Infection control

Communication

Detail orientation

Team management

Job description

Epic Healthcare in New Jersey is seeking a hands-on Housekeeping Director to lead our housekeeping team and uphold clean, safe, and welcoming spaces for residents, families, and staff. The role requires strong leadership and a commitment to high sanitation standards.

You will supervise staff, develop schedules, train personnel, and ensure compliance with infection-control practices while coordinating with other departments to support facility operations.