Housekeeping Supervisor – Linen & Uniforms

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Chicago, IL seeks a Housekeeping Aid Supervisor to oversee the distribution of uniforms and textiles, manage linen operations, and supervise housekeeping activities to support patient care and the EMS goals.

The role includes training staff and coordinating with other departments to maintain high cleanliness and safety standards. The position requires strong supervision, dexterity, safety awareness, and the ability to manage records and schedules across the

Qualifications

• Experience in leading housekeeping or similar teams.
• Ability to interpret instructions and safety standards.
• Experience handling uniforms, textiles, and environment of care processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily distribution of uniforms and textiles and maintain records.
• Manage linen collection, servicing, and distribution across the Medical Center.
• Oversee surgical scrub/linen automated dispensing and return program.
• Coordinate work with other service supervisors to avoid disrupting patient care.
• Ensure cleaning of patient areas, corridors, operating rooms, and other spaces.
• Assign tasks to subordinates and ensure adherence to policies and schedules.
• Provide on-the-job training to staff as needed.
• Update work practices to reflect patient care changes.
• Inspect areas for cleanliness, maintenance needs, and equipment condition.
• Follow procedures and safety standards and adjust as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervise operations

Coordination

Dexterity & safety

On-the-job training

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Chicago, IL seeks a Housekeeping Aid Supervisor to oversee the distribution of uniforms and textiles, manage linen operations, and supervise housekeeping activities to support patient care and the EMS goals.

The role includes training staff and coordinating with other departments to maintain high cleanliness and safety standards. The position requires strong supervision, dexterity, safety awareness, and the ability to manage records and schedules across the