Housekeeping Director
Athena Health Care Systems, Southbridge, MA, United States
Director of Housekeeping and Laundry Services
We are hiring a Director of Housekeeping and Laundry Services to join our dynamic care team at Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center! Southbridge is a 144‑bed skilled nursing facility. This is a salaried role with weekly pay, ranging from $25 to $30 an hour. Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high‑quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.
Experience & Education
Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma.
A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a supervisory capacity.
Training in the operation of laundry equipment, practices, and procedures is preferred.
Must be knowledgeable in building cleaning and floor maintenance techniques.
Duties & Responsibilities
Meet the laundry and housekeeping needs of the facility.
Manage the department within labor and supply budget guidelines.
Ensure the completion of the laundry process and the delivery of adequate levels of linen in a timely manner.
Assure that all laundry machinery and equipment are in a safe and efficient working condition.
Maintains chemicals under safe conditions at all times.
Remove torn, worn, or soiled linen or clothing from inventory.
Mend and iron as necessary.
Ensure residents’ rooms are neat, clean, and free from odor.
Wet mops floors daily.
Buff floors as requested.
Shampoo and extract carpets.
Attend to spills immediately.
Empty trash liners and clean containers.
Clean bed and rails with disinfectant.
Clean all countertops, windowsills, overbed and bedside tables, and furniture.
Strip, seal, and refinish floors as per schedule.
Clean windows and mirrors.
Specific Requirements
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Oversees the quality and workmanship of all cleaning personnel and outside contractors.
Must be knowledgeable of housekeeping and laundry practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing housekeeping functions in the long‑term care facility.
Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non‑professional personnel.
Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the department.
Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., the appearance of the housekeeping areas, and must perform regular inspections of resident rooms/units for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
Must ensure compliance with building safety and fire codes.
Must complete necessary schedules, worksheets, logs and records of work performers and planners.
Serves on‑call for emergencies and off‑duty hours.
Represents department at pertinent facility meetings and in various capacities.
Supervises department personnel including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, orientating, and evaluating.
About Athena Health Care Systems Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.
Athena’s Benefits
Competitive and Weekly Pay
Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
Career Advancement Opportunities
Exclusive Employer Discount Program
Available for Eligible Team Members
Employer Paid Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Vacation and Personal Time
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Experience & Education
Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma.
A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a supervisory capacity.
Training in the operation of laundry equipment, practices, and procedures is preferred.
Must be knowledgeable in building cleaning and floor maintenance techniques.
Duties & Responsibilities
Meet the laundry and housekeeping needs of the facility.
Manage the department within labor and supply budget guidelines.
Ensure the completion of the laundry process and the delivery of adequate levels of linen in a timely manner.
Assure that all laundry machinery and equipment are in a safe and efficient working condition.
Maintains chemicals under safe conditions at all times.
Remove torn, worn, or soiled linen or clothing from inventory.
Mend and iron as necessary.
Ensure residents’ rooms are neat, clean, and free from odor.
Wet mops floors daily.
Buff floors as requested.
Shampoo and extract carpets.
Attend to spills immediately.
Empty trash liners and clean containers.
Clean bed and rails with disinfectant.
Clean all countertops, windowsills, overbed and bedside tables, and furniture.
Strip, seal, and refinish floors as per schedule.
Clean windows and mirrors.
Specific Requirements
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Oversees the quality and workmanship of all cleaning personnel and outside contractors.
Must be knowledgeable of housekeeping and laundry practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing housekeeping functions in the long‑term care facility.
Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non‑professional personnel.
Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the department.
Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., the appearance of the housekeeping areas, and must perform regular inspections of resident rooms/units for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
Must ensure compliance with building safety and fire codes.
Must complete necessary schedules, worksheets, logs and records of work performers and planners.
Serves on‑call for emergencies and off‑duty hours.
Represents department at pertinent facility meetings and in various capacities.
Supervises department personnel including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, orientating, and evaluating.
About Athena Health Care Systems Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.
Athena’s Benefits
Competitive and Weekly Pay
Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
Career Advancement Opportunities
Exclusive Employer Discount Program
Available for Eligible Team Members
Employer Paid Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Vacation and Personal Time
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.
#J-18808-Ljbffr