Housekeeping / Laundry Supervisor

PURPOSE This position is responsible for supervising the cleanliness of the patient rooms, patient areas and hallways. RESPONSIBLE TO:

Administrator QUALIFICATIONS: Have a high school diploma or equivalent Have at least two years experience in housekeeping or supervisory position Must be able to read and understand Standard English. Must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with patients, families and visitors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Able to be on feet 7-8 hours a day Able to stoop, kneel, bend, and climb, depending on job Able to lift 20 to 25 pounds frequently Able to lift 50 to 75 pounds occasionally Able to move heavy (75 to 100 pound) furniture occasionally Able to see, hear and communicate adequately to complete job duties and responsibility Able to work with standard cleaning chemicals DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Are determined by the center and may include, but are not limited to the following: Ensure that housekeepers clean patient bathrooms including sinks, toilets, tubs and showers Ensure that housekeepers empty garbage cans in patient rooms, patient bathrooms, activity areas and other areas throughout the center Ensure that patient areas are clean, including mopping and/or buffing floors, dusting furniture both on top and underneath Ensure that hallways are clean of debris, mopped, stripped and buffed following company and center policies and procedures Ensure that walls, furniture and equipment are cleaned, as needed, to provide a clean pleasant environment for patients, staff and visitors Work safely, following proper procedures when using chemical agents and ensure that Housekeeping staff follow these procedures and are trained accordingly Establish cleaning schedules and ensure that the schedules are followed by Housekeeping staff Other duties which may be assigned from time to time.