Explore a Career with Bethany Lutheran Health Services

Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Housekeeping/ Laundry Supervisor oversees the housekeeping and laundry department. This position is tasked with ensuring the safety of the residents/tenants and staff in the Facility/Community by maintaining a clean, hazard-free environment. This position oversees several functions including cleaning, sanitation, housekeeping, and facility/community repairs.

GENERAL JOB DUTIES

• All employees are responsible for a basic knowledge of the employee handbook, along with the mission and vision of the Facility, and must conduct themselves with behavior that supports these values.
• All employees understand the safety and well-being of both the residents and staff members is the number one priority of their Facility.
• All employees are responsible for making the most of their working time and reach maximum potential by being on time for appointments, checking voicemails/emails as appropriate and completing deadlines in a timely manner.
• All employees are expected to escalate issues as necessary.
• All employees will specifically be trained on their job duties, however; other mandatory trainings may be deemed appropriate by leadership for one or all members of the team.
• Other projects and/or duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plan, schedule, and supervise activities in the housekeeping and laundry.
• Establish a work-log and/or checklists for daily, weekly, biweekly, and/or monthly housekeeping and laundry tasks.
• Establish and maintain inventories of housekeeping and laundry supplies and equipment. Also, assure all equipment is always in proper working order. Periodically assess equipment for replacement and repair.
• Identify and correct potential safety hazards.
• Develop and maintain a housekeeping and laundry procedural manual specific to the facility/community.
• Assume the role of housekeeper and or laundry person, person as necessary to ensure continued services to the facility/community.
• Hold departmental in-service programs providing staff training in infection control, waste management safety, equipment uses, and changing trends and practices.
• Observe and comply with established infections control and standard precaution practices, and coordinate routine and terminal cleaning procedures with nursing services.
• Always follow Resident/Tenant Rights policies and monitor staff for the same.

• Observe all facility/community safety policies and procedures including working responsibly to ensure personal safety. Comprehend and follow OSHA, State, and Federal policies and regulations.

• Objectively evaluate all subordinate staff for work performance and attendance.

• Accept accountability for all work performed in the housekeeping and laundry department.

• Accept and perform additional duties as assigned by your department head or Administrator/Executive Director in a cooperative manner.

• The use of personal vehicle for approved work-related tasks will be reimbursed for mileage at a pre-determined rate.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge or training in basic principles of sanitation, laundry, and overall maintenance of facility/community structure and equipment required.
• 1-2 years in an environmental services role in a long-term care environment required.
• Previous management or leadership experience in a long-term care setting preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work in high-pressure or emergency situations that may face strict deadlines. Extended shifts may be necessary, and hours may exceed 40 per week to perform duties effectively, including some weekends and evenings.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds or more with assistance. This position requires regular movements such as grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive movement, standing, and stooping. An individual in this position will be expected to use, assist, and demonstrate devices for handling or lifting residents.
• An individual in this position may be exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, physical, chemical, or respiratory hazards.
• An individual in this position may be exposed to Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Consistently demonstrate dependability, responsibility, and set a positive example for all other staff.
• Proven track record of collaborative leadership in diverse teams.
• Passionate about excellent resident care, compliant processes, and methodologies and a willingness to continually learn.
• Must be able to explain complicated information in a way that is easy for anyone to understand.
• Excellent decision making and conflict-resolution skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, both professional and interpersonal.
• The ability to work both independently and within a team.
• A responsible, organized, and detail-oriented mindset.
• Refined time management skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills, in addition to superior computer skills.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

At your Facility, we understand that every employee is different in his or her own way. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, military status, or other non-merit factors. The Facility is a proud Equal Opportunity workplace. By signing below, I am certifying that I am qualified for this position (as described above) and capable of performing the general and essential functions of the position. I agree that this Job Description has reasonable expectations and that this is in no way, shape, or form a contract of employment. By signing this document, there is no guarantee of continued employment as the State of Iowa mandates at-will employment.