HOUSEKEEPING/LAUNDRY SUPERVISOR (71280)

Priority Management; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Management in Bossier City seeks a Housekeeping Supervisor responsible for managing the Environmental Services staff and maintaining a clean, safe environment for residents. The ideal candidate should have supervisory experience in commercial settings and knowledge of housekeeping standards.

This role entails training staff, ensuring compliance with sanitation regulations, and coordinating daily operations to enhance service levels while controlling expenses. If you are passionate about maintaining high standards of cleanliness and team management, apply today!

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of supervisory experience in a commercial establishment.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in long-term care preferred.
• Knowledge of laundry/housekeeping procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate housekeeping staff.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation standards are met.
• Train housekeeping personnel on cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Organize employee shifts and manage replacements.
• Monitor and replenish cleaning supplies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of housekeeping procedures

Team management

Sanitation regulations

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Colonial Oaks Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation - Bossier City, LA 71112

Job Shift: Day

Position Description

Responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of the Housekeeping department to ensure environmental center compliance in accordance to Federal, State and Local ordinance and regulations. Supervises and coordinates the housekeeping program to maintain the nursing center in a sanitary, attractive, and orderly condition.

Principal Responsibilities

• Supervises all Environmental Services personnel and daily work in assigned areas throughout center in an effective, efficient manner that enhances service levels while providing appropriate control of expense budgets, staffing and other department business.
• Assists in the creation and implementation of the company’s Housekeeping Program and record keeping systems to maintain the center at its highest level of physical function; establishes standards and procedures for work of housekeeping staff.
• Responsible for training housekeeping and/or laundry personnel on cleaning, laundry and maintenance tasks; assigns workers their duties and inspects work for conformance to prescribed standards of cleanliness.
• Ensures the environmental and linen cleanliness and sanitation for resident safety, comfort and convenience.
• Organizes employee shifts and arranges for replacements in cases of absence.
• Works with residents, nurses, physicians, department leaders and other staff members regarding environmental services requests, infection prevention, service resolution opportunities, and other interdepartmental matters; provides timely follow-up for information to requesting departments; communicates and consults with management on best practices.
• Prepares a schedule, in calendar days, for performance of Housekeeping program; ensures compliance with safety and sanitation policies.
• Performs daily rounding and inspection of assigned areas to assure company standards for cleanliness are met. Works in conjunction with infection control department to meet all standards; provides education and ensures staff compliance with all safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Performs housekeeping/cleaning duties defined in the company Housekeeping Program.
• Obtains list of rooms to be cleaned immediately and list of prospective admissions and/or discharges to prepare rooms and personnel work assignments.
• Coordinates cleaning of offices, handicapped and visitors restrooms, activity room, kitchen restroom, service entrance, therapy room, entrances and exits, utility areas, closets, lounges, lobbies, halls, etc.; performs emergency housekeeping.
• Coordinates cleaning, dusting, washing, and disinfection of fixtures, floors, walls, doors, ceilings; scours and polishes fixtures; changes slip covers, scarves, doilies, etc. when soiled; arranges furniture and equipment; cleans ledges, shelves, vents, windows, etc.; removes and re-hangs curtains, drapes, dividers; replenishes soap and towels.
• Coordinates emptying and cleaning of ashtrays and wastebaskets.
• Coordinates with maintenance department personnel to service floors, resident rooms, baths, lounges, nurses' stations, and offices; coordinates vacuuming and shampooing of carpeting and rugs.
• Performs terminal cleaning duties as established procedure in resident rooms when resident has been discharged or transferred and prepare rooms for new occupants.
• Performs cleaning duties in isolation units when resident is transferred according to established procedures.
• Coordinates work of department with other departments.
• Monitors and replenishes cleaning products as required; inventories stock to ensure adequate supplies; uses industrial cleaning equipment and products.
• Demonstrates understanding of sanitation regulations and team management abilities.
• Makes recommendations to improve service and ensure more efficient operation.
• Provides 24-hour "on call" service to the nursing center in case of emergency.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• One to two years of supervisory experience in a commercial establishment with knowledge of laundry/housekeeping procedures.
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in long-term care preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Priority Management Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.