Housekeeping & Laundry Supervisor

CCH Healthcare; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Scarlet Oaks Healthcare in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking a hands-on Housekeeping & Laundry Supervisor to lead the housekeeping and laundry team while performing daily cleaning tasks. This role ensures resident rooms, common areas, and facility spaces are maintained in a sanitary, safe, and attractive condition in line with infection control standards.

The position requires prior housekeeping or laundry experience with supervisory responsibilities, and a genuine passion for providing excellent

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Experience in housekeeping or laundry; healthcare environment preferred.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Maintain resident rooms and common areas in a clean, sanitary condition.
• Supervise housekeeping and laundry staff; provide direction and feedback.
• Coordinate with admissions to ensure move-in readiness.
• Manage inventory of supplies, chemicals, and linens; keep closets secure.
• Assist with exterior cleaning and follow infection control protocols.
• Log temperatures and report unsafe conditions; perform routine maintenance requests.

Skills

Reading/Writing

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Job description

Housekeeping & Laundry Supervisor – Scarlet Oaks Healthcare (Cincinnati, OH)
Full-time | Skilled Nursing & Rehab | Leadership Role

About Scarlet Oaks Healthcare

Scarlet Oaks Healthcare is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Cincinnati, OH, committed to providing a clean, safe, comfortable environment for seniors. The team takes pride in high-quality care delivered with respect and compassion.

Position Overview

Scarlet Oaks is seeking a hands‑on Housekeeping & Laundry Supervisor to lead the housekeeping and laundry team while also performing daily cleaning tasks. This role ensures resident rooms, common areas, and facility spaces are maintained in a sanitary, safe, and attractive condition in line with infection control standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain resident rooms, offices, hallways, stairways, elevators, and public areas in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition.

• Sweep, vacuum, dust, disinfect, deodorize, and polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, and HVAC units.

• Clean windows, mirrors, walls, and ceilings by washing, wiping, and spot-cleaning as needed.

• Supervise, schedule, and support housekeeping and laundry staff; provide direction, training, and performance feedback.

• Ensure new and incoming resident rooms are cleaned, checked, and move‑in ready; coordinate with admissions as needed.

• Empty trash and keep janitor closets and supply rooms clean, safe, and organized.

• Assist with laundry operations, including linens, towels, and resident personal laundry; follow all soiled/clean laundry protocols.

• Maintain proper inventory of chemicals, supplies, and linens; ensure all chemical closets are locked and compliant with safety policies.

• Log required water and heat temperatures and follow all infection control and universal precautions.

• Submit maintenance work orders and promptly report unsafe or hazardous conditions or needed repairs.

• Perform exterior cleaning (windows, patios, outside areas) as assigned.

• Complete other housekeeping and laundry duties as directed by the Administrator.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions necessary to perform all job duties.

• Previous housekeeping and/or laundry experience; supervisory or lead experience highly preferred, especially in healthcare or senior living.

• Must be able to pass a background check.

• Genuine passion for working with the elderly and providing excellent customer service.

• Strong communication skills with residents, families, staff, and visitors.

• Ability to remain calm, organized, and decisive under stressful conditions.

• Physical ability to regularly lift, carry, push/pull, stand, walk, squat/kneel, see, and speak throughout the shift.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time

• Location: Scarlet Oaks Healthcare, Cincinnati, OH