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Thornton Care Center

Director of Housekeeping & Laundry

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What they do

A Housekeeping or Environmental Services Supervisor supervises the staff that provide cleaning and housekeeping services, primarily for rooms and bathrooms in hotels and hospitals. May also work in office buildings, colleges, other institutions or private residences with a large housekeeping staff.

$41,777 / year median in Colorado

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?
WHAT WE'RE ABOUT
We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.
Requirements :
You care.
Perks:
Generous Bonuses Growth Opportunities - DOUBLE your salary Health Benefits 401K
POSITION SUMMARY
The primary responsibility of your job position is to plan, organize, develop, and coordinate the overall operation of the Housekeeping Department following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and assisted living facilities. You are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan, develop, organize, evaluate, and direct the housekeeping department Develop and maintain written housekeeping policies and procedures Review the department's policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc Interpret the department's policies and procedures to employees, residents, and visitors Coordinate housekeeping services and activities with other related departments Review and develop a plan of correction for housekeeping deficiencies noted during survey inspections Meet with housekeeping personnel on a regularly scheduled basis, and solicit advice for inter-department concerns Schedule and announce departmental meeting times, dates, place, etc Assist in the recruitment and selection of housekeeping personnel Assign a sufficient number of housekeeping personnel for each tour of duty Monitor absenteeism Schedule department working hours, work assignments, cleaning schedules, etc Review and check competence of housekeeping personnel and make necessary adjustments/corrections Counsel, discipline, or terminate if as necessary Conduct departmental performance evaluations Review and develop a plan of correction for housekeeping deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy for the Administrator Develop and participate in the planning, conducting, scheduling, of in-service training classes, on-the-job training, and orientation programs Assist in preparing and planning the housekeeping department's budget Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties Perform all other duties, as assigned
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Must be knowledgeable of housekeeping practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of housekeeping areas Must perform regular inspections of resident rooms/units for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years' experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital or other related medical facility Training in environmental control policies and procedures preferred, but not required
WORK ENVIRONMENT
: Works in all areas of the facility Moves intermittently during working hours Is subject to frequent interruptions Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc Communicates with the medical staff, nursing staff, and other department supervisors Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.) Attends and participates in continuing educational programs Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals
OTHER:
Classification:
non-exempt We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled.
COVID VACCINE
REQUIRED