What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Housekeeping and Laundry Services position at Magnolia Health Systems?
Job Description: The Director of Housekeeping and Laundry Services is a valuable member of our health care team who works to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the housekeeping and laundry departments in accordance with current Federal, State and local standards governing the facility. This is 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 available to meet the needs of the residents.
About us: Vermillion Convalescent Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Clinton, Indiana. Vermillion Convalescent Center is seeking a Director of Housekeeping and Laundry Services to become a part of our team where our primary goal is to provide exceptional care for our residents.
About the Role: Vermillion Convalescent Center is seeking a Director of Housekeeping and Laundry Services-
- To assume administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for supervising and directing the housekeeping and laundry departments.
- To ensure that a sufficient level of supplies, disinfectants, equipment, etc., is maintained to provide a clean, safe, and sanitary environment and is secure from resident access.
- To assist in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, disciplining, and terminating housekeeping and laundry personnel.
- To schedule department work hours (including vacation and holiday schedules), personnel, work assignments, etc., to expedite work.
- To assist in standardizing the methods in which housekeeping and laundry tasks will be performed per routine cleaning schedules to be followed.
- To forecast needs of the department and assist in preparing and planning the housekeeping and laundry department’s budget for equipment, supplies and labor and submit it to the Administrator for review.
About you: The ideal candidate would have the following skills and experience:
- High School graduate or its equivalent highly desirable.
- Previous experience in a supervisory capacity - as well as training in environmental control and operation of laundry equipment practices and procedures are both highly desirable.
- Ability to read and write in English, ability to communicate with residents, families, personnel and support agencies and ability to remain calm under stress.
- Bending, lifting, walking, grasping, fine hand coordination, ability to distinguish smell, taste and temperatures, ability to hear and respond to pages.
Benefits: Vermillion Convalescent Center offers -
- Health Insurance through United Healthcare
- Dental Insurance through HRI Dental
- Vision Insurance through EyeMed
- Supplemental Insurance:
- Critical Illness
- Accident
- Disability Coverage
- Hospital Indemnity
- Life Insurance through Cincinnati Life:
- Builds cash value
- Employee-owned policy
- Family coverage, including grandchildren
- Paid Vacation
- Attendance Bonuses
- Weekend Bonuses
- Holiday Pay – starts immediately with no waiting period
- Tuition Assistance Programs
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Career Advancement Opportunities
If you are ready to join the Vermillion Convalescent Center team, apply online today!
Vermillion Convalescent Center is an equal opportunity employer and gives employment and promotional consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class as defined by local, state, or federal law.