At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and direct housekeeping operations, ensuring cleanliness and safety in a healthcare environment.
- Company: Life Care is committed to maintaining high standards in post-acute care facilities.
- Benefits: Offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and training.
- Other info: Must adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and complete compliance training.
- Why this job: Join a dedicated team focused on patient care and safety in a healthcare setting.
- Qualifications: Requires a high school diploma and two years of supervisory experience in healthcare.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The Housekeeping Director plans, organizes, and directs the overall operations of the Housekeeping department to ensure a clean, safe working environment in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Minimum of two (2) years’ supervisory experience in a health care setting
- Training in environmental control practices and procedures
Specific Job Requirements:
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
- Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to patient rights, and safety and sanitation
- Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Display integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completing mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions:
- Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Housekeeping department
- Maintain the care of supplies and equipment, maintain facility appearance, and perform regular inspections of patient rooms for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties
- Ensure equipment is returned to appropriate locations in proper working condition and ready for the next use
- Inventory stock and ensure adequate supplies/equipment for staff
- Identify additional cleaning needs and adjust schedule to meet those needs
- Make daily rounds to assure that housekeeping staff are performing required duties
- Routinely inspect facility for cleanliness and safety (i.e., storage rooms, closets, patient rooms)
- Recruit, select, hire, evaluate, train, counsel, and supervise housekeeping staff
- Perform duties as a Housekeeping Assistant as needed
- Effectively manage and operate within budget
- Cater events as requested
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Housekeeping Director in Rochester employer: Life Care Centers of America
Life Care prioritises a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. Located in a healthcare setting, the team values integrity and professionalism. Employees benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities.
Contact Details:
Life Care Centers of America Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Housekeeping Director in Rochester
Supervisory Experience
Environmental Control Practices
Knowledge of Health Care Regulations
Decision-Making Skills
Policy Implementation
Sanitation and Safety Standards
Professional Relationship Management
