Upstate Services Group is seeking a Housekeeping Director to join our dynamic team of professionals in the Albany Region.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for staffing the department.
• Schedule department work hours (including vacation and holiday schedules), personnel, work assignments, cleaning schedules, etc.,
• Serve as on-call for emergencies and off-duty hours. Ability to fill in for department call-outs if necessary.
• Assist in the orientation and training of housekeeping and Laundry Departments personnel.
• Train assigned personnel in the proper techniques of mixing chemicals, cleaning disinfectants, and solutions; of cleaning methods; and the use of equipment, etc.
• Ensure and uphold the highest standard of cleanliness and quality for entire facility.
• Attend and participate in departmental staff meetings, training and in-services.
• Maintain inventory and order coordinate ordering of supplies as needed.
• Adherence to department budgets.
• Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of all areas of the building, coordinating with the Maintenance Department for any needed repairs.
• Assign equipment to staff; monitor daily equipment use, cleaning & maintenance.
• Ensure proper safety and security regarding patient belongings and items used in carrying out housekeeping and laundry functions.
• Performs regular inspections of patient areas and rooms for sanitation, safety and proper performance of assigned duties
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Housekeeping Department, its programs and activities.
• Make daily rounds to assure that housekeeping personnel are performing required duties and to assure that appropriate housekeeping procedures are being rendered to meet the needs of the facility.
• Develop procedures for performing daily housekeeping tasks.
• Schedule work assignments, preparing cleaning schedules, etc.
• Inspect storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply inventory control.
• Ensure that personnel are performing assigned tasks in accordance with established housekeeping procedures.
• Develop and maintain written housekeeping policies and procedures.
• Assist the housekeeping staff in the development and use of departmental policies, procedures, equipment, supplies, and etc.
• Coordinate housekeeping services and activities with other related departments (i.e., Dietary, Nursing, etc.).

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of applicable Department of Health regulations.
• Must be knowledgeable of housekeeping practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines housekeeping functions in the long-term care facility.
• Must have, a minimum, 2 year experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the Housekeeping Department.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into exiting housekeeping practices.

Job Types: Full-time,

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have knowledge of housekeeping practices, procedures, laws, regulations governing housekeeping functions in a healthcare facility?
• How many years of experience do you have in a Supervisory/Managerial role relating to Housekeeping/Environmental services?
• Do you have any training or experience in housekeeping/environmental control practices?

Work Location: In person, Albany NY