SUPERVISOR: Administrator

DEPARTMENT: Facility Services

Purpose:

Ensure that the facility is maintained in a safe and comfortable condition. To plan, organize and develop and direct the overall operation of the Housekeeping and Laundry Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards governing the facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to ensure that the facility is maintained in a clean, safe, sanitary and comfortable manner and to ensure that an adequate supply of laundry and linens are on hand at all times to meet the needs of the residents.

Qualifications:

· Training in environmental control and operation of laundry equipment practices and procedures.

· Must be at least 18 years of age.

· Must speak and understand English.

· Previous experience in a supervisory capacity.

· Positive attitude toward the elderly.

· Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel,

Word and the internet. Past experience with and proficiency with computerized property management systems preferred.

Essential Job Functions: Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

· Oversee the Housekeeping and Laundry Departments.

· Develops employee daily cleaning work schedules.

· Plans and coordinates all cleaning, floor care, room set-up, hazardous waste/trash/recycle removal and furniture move activities.

· Respond to and be available for all facility emergency calls.

· Staff Development Functions

· Develop and participate in planning, conducting and scheduling training, orientation and in-service educational activities for facility personnel; ensure that facility services personnel are performing required duties and that appropriate procedures are being followed; maintain professional competence through participation in continuing education programs, seminars and training programs; and, ensure that all facility services personnel attend and participate in Hazardous Communication and Universal Precautions training programs prior to reporting to work to assignments.

Avante provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, Veterans' status, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender, genetic information or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal requirements, Avante complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Avante expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, Veterans' status or any other category protected by law. Improper interference with the ability of Avante's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including, discharge.