Interim Housekeeping Manager

The Citadel of Northbrook is seeking an Interim Housekeeping Manager to join their team! The Housekeeping Manager manages the Housekeeping and Laundry staff, ensuring a clean facility and laundry is completed accurately and timely. The Interim Housekeeping Manager will oversee daily housekeeping operations and staff for a temporary assignment of up to 90 days while ensuring cleanliness, safety, and quality standards are maintained throughout the facility. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to join the Citadel Healthcare team and make a real difference in the lives of others. Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career as a Housekeeping Manager with us at a Citadel Center.

Housekeeping Manager Duties and Responsibilities:

Manages the housekeeping and laundry staff, scheduling breaks, writing performance reviews, and enforcing policies with responsibility to issue Coaching and Corrective Action, as needed. Conducts regular inventories of all environmental and laundry supplies prior to placing orders that remain within budget and meet the needs of the department. Coordinates all efforts to follow-up on reports of lost articles and missing clothing completing all required documentation per grievance form. Coordinates and thoroughly checks resident rooms to assure all new admissions and residents who have transferred rooms are afforded a clean, comfortable, homelike, safe and sanitary environment. Takes any immediate corrective actions as warranted. Checks all other resident rooms, common areas and the exterior of the facility on a daily basis to assure the environment remains clean, comfortable, homelike, safe and sanitary. Takes immediate corrective actions as warranted. Completes required quality assurance reviews of the environment and assures appropriate follow-up action with Environmental Services staff to resolve any needed attention/repair. Coordinates laundry services and works collaboratively with the facility central supply to assure accurate billing of services and/or stock of supply inventory is kept current. Makes written and oral reports/recommendations to the administrator concerning the operations of the department. All other duties, as assigned.

Housekeeping Manager Skills and Abilities:

Basic arithmetic skills for calculation of inventory and ordering costs. Must possess knowledge of housekeeping and laundry service policies, procedures and practices pertaining to health care facilities. Good organizational and problem-solving skills. Good oral and written communication skills. Able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.

Housekeeping Manager Education and Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent required. At least one year of prior managerial experience in an environmental and laundry services position, preferably in a health care setting is desired. Prior experience working in a long-term care facility a plus.

Physical Requirements:

Able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required. Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.

Citadel Healthcare Full-Time Benefits:

Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation 401(k) with company match Medical Insurance Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Discount Program Innovative Training Programs Opportunity for Growth and Advancement Paid Time Off And much more! Why Citadel? At Citadel, it's personal. We're more than a workplace. We're a community of caregivers, leaders, and changemakers who show up every day with heart and purpose. Whether you're at the bedside or behind the scenes, your work matters here because every role contributes to someone's comfort, dignity, and healing. When you join Citadel, you're not just building a career. You're becoming part of something bigger. We've been honored as a Certified Great Place to Work for three years in a row and named one of Fortune's Best Workplaces in Aging Services, but the real reward is the difference we make together. Our people are the heart of our mission, and we invest in you with mentorship, growth opportunities, and a culture that sees you, supports you, and celebrates your impact. Apply to join a growing team today! Citadel Healthcare has a long and successful history of providing long and short-term skilled nursing care. At Citadel, we are committed to personalized, integrated care that factors in the total well-being of every guest and their family members, and that does not just meet, but exceeds, their expectations. As part of this empathetic, respectful culture of care, we are dedicated to meeting individual preferences and needs in order to help each guest feel at home and achieve an optimal health outcome- our number one goal. Citadel Healthcare has been nominated as a Great Place to Work. Please click on the link to learn more about our facilities. We look forward to receiving your application!

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