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.