Summary:

Supervises and coordinates the activities of workers engaged in keeping all areas of the facility neat and clean and all workers engaged in sorting and washing all garments, linens, and other items.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Work with Administrator to develop work/cleaning and laundry schedules. Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.

Coordinate daily housekeeping/laundry services with other departments when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.

Ensure that all areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive

manner; that all staff has the appropriate training, equipment and supplies successfully execute this responsibility.

Ensure appropriate techniques are followed by staff when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning/laundry. In-service all staff prior to performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous chemicals.

Ensure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained by staff when performing housekeeping/laundry functions.

Coordinate routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing services. Perform isolation cleaning procedures in accordance with established infection control procedures.