Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor Position Available In Kennebec, Maine

Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor 1.0 1.0 out of 5 stars 7 Highwood Street, Waterville, ME 04901 Mount Joseph at Waterville has an opportunity for someone who has a working knowledge of nursing homes and/or hospital settings. Someone who has supervisor experience and wants to make a difference in the healthcare setting. Purpose of Your Job Position The Primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Housekeeping & Laundry Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing the facility, and as may be directed by the EVS Director, to assure that the facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable, and to assure that the laundry department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner, and that an adequate supply of laundry/linen is on hand at all times to meet the needs of the residents. Delegation of Authority As the Supervisor of Housekeeping and Laundry, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. Job Functions Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position. Major Duties and Responsibilities Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Housekeeping/Laundry Department, its programs and activities. Coordinate housekeeping and laundry services and activities with other related departments (i.e., Dietary, Nursing, etc.) Develop and maintain written housekeeping and policies and procedures. Develop and maintain written job descriptions and performance evaluations for housekeeping and laundry personnel. Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to employees, residents, visitors, government agencies, etc. Assist the housekeeping and laundry staff in the development and use of departmental policies, procedures, equipment, supplies, etc. Perform administrative duties such as completing necessary forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc. Review the department’s policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc., at least annually for revisions, and make recommendations to the Bookkeeper I. Keep abreast of economic conditions/situations and recommend to the Bookkeeper I adjustments in housekeeping and laundry services that assure the continued ability to provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. Make written/oral reports/recommendations to the Bookkeeper I as necessary/required concerning the operation of the Housekeeping and Laundry department. Submit accident/incident reports to the Business Office within 24 hours after the occurrence of the accident/incident. Assume administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the housekeeping and laundry department. Inspect storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets, linen closets, etc., for upkeep and supply control. Review and develop a plan of correction for housekeeping and laundry deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such to the administrator. Delegate a responsible staff member to act in your behalf when absent from the facility. Assist the Infection Control Coordinator in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and job related functions to ensure that housekeeping and laundry tasks involving potential exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified and recorded.