Housekeeping & Laundry Supervisor

Outfield-Healthcare-Partners; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Outfield Healthcare Partners is seeking an experienced Housekeeping & Laundry Supervisor to lead environmental services in a skilled nursing facility. The role ensures the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, infection control, and regulatory compliance in line with Federal, State, and Local guidelines.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can train staff and maintain compliance. The position focuses on supervising housekeeping and laundry operations, coordinating staffing, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years in a long-term care or skilled nursing environment.
• Experience in housekeeping, laundry operations and infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise housekeeping and laundry staff, including assignments and performance oversight.
• Organize staffing schedules and coverage; handle shift replacements as needed.
• Provide coaching, training, and ongoing feedback to team members.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and high service standards across departments.
• Ensure a clean, sanitary, and orderly environment across facility areas.
• Oversee laundry operations, linen handling, storage and distribution.
• Maintain infection prevention protocols in coordination with clinical leadership.
• Ensure adherence to infection control, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Support audits, inspections, and survey readiness activities.
• Maintain staff, supplies, equipment, and departmental records.
• Monitor supply usage and support cost-effective inventory management.
• Communicate effectively with department leaders regarding service requests.
• Provide timely follow-up and resolution of service issues.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Infection control knowledge

Staff training

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Outfield Healthcare Partners is seeking an experienced Housekeeping & Laundry Supervisor to lead environmental services in a skilled nursing facility. This role is responsible for ensuring the facility maintains the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, infection control, and regulatory compliance in accordance with Federal, State, and Local guidelines.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong experience in long-term care housekeeping/laundry operations who can train staff, maintain compliance standards, and ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for residents.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise housekeeping and laundry staff, including daily assignments, workflow, and performance oversight
• Organize staffing schedules, coverage, and shift replacements as needed
• Provide coaching, training, and ongoing performance feedback to team members
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and high service standards across departments

Environmental Services Operations

• Ensure all areas of the facility are maintained in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition
• Conduct routine inspections and daily rounding to verify compliance with cleanliness standards
• Oversee laundry operations, including linen handling, storage, and distribution
• Maintain infection prevention protocols in coordination with clinical leadership

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure adherence to all infection control, safety, and sanitation regulations
• Work closely with infection prevention and nursing leadership to maintain regulatory readiness
• Establish and enforce housekeeping standards, procedures, and cleaning schedules
• Support audits, inspections, and survey readiness activities

Administrative & Coordination Duties

• Maintain records related to staffing, supplies, equipment, and departmental operations
• Monitor supply usage and support cost-effective inventory management
• Communicate effectively with department leaders regarding service requests and environmental concerns
• Provide timely follow-up and resolution of service issues

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Supervisory experience in housekeeping/laundry within a commercial or healthcare setting
• At least 2 years of experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing environment
• Strong knowledge of housekeeping, laundry operations, and infection control standards
• Proven leadership ability with experience supervising frontline staff

Preferred Skills

• Experience in skilled nursing facility (SNF) or post-acute care environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare setting
• Familiarity with state and federal long-term care regulations

Why Join Us

• Supportive leadership team
• Opportunity to lead essential environmental services in resident care
• Stable healthcare organization with growth opportunities
• Mission-driven environment focused on safety and quality care

Employment Type

Full-Time. Eligible for benefits!