Job Description
Job DescriptionHousekeeping & Laundry Supervisor
Position Description
Performs daily housekeeping duties while supervising the housekeeping and laundry departments to maintain a clean, safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors. This is a working supervisor position that includes regular housekeeping assignments on the floor in addition to department leadership responsibilities.
Oversees scheduling, staffing coverage, call-ins, work assignments, inventory, and department performance under the direction of the Administrator. Performs duties in accordance with current Federal, State, and Local standards, facility policies, and established infection prevention procedures.
Principal Responsibilities
Supervision of Housekeeping and Laundry
• Supervises the daily operations of the housekeeping and laundry departments while actively performing assigned housekeeping duties.
• Creates and maintains staff schedules to ensure appropriate coverage for both departments.
• Coordinates coverage for employee call-ins, absences, and scheduling changes; communicates unresolved staffing needs to the Administrator.
• Assigns daily duties and adjusts work assignments based on resident needs, admissions, discharges, staffing, and facility priorities.
• Provides coverage in housekeeping and laundry as needed to maintain department operations.
• Monitors completion and quality of housekeeping and laundry work, including resident rooms, common areas, linen processing, and department equipment.
• Trains and supports staff in cleaning procedures, laundry handling, equipment use, chemical safety, infection prevention, and facility policies.
• Communicates performance expectations, provides feedback, and addresses staff concerns in coordination with the Administrator.
• Monitors inventory of cleaning products, laundry supplies, linens, and other department materials; coordinates ordering and replenishment within established purchasing procedures.
• Ensures supplies, chemicals, linens, and equipment are properly labeled, handled, and stored.
• Coordinates with nursing, admissions, maintenance, and other departments regarding room readiness, cleaning requests, linen needs, and service concerns.
• Reports equipment problems, maintenance needs, safety concerns, and department issues promptly.
• Performs other supervisory duties as assigned by the Administrator.
Housekeeping and Environmental Services
• Performs a variety of general housekeeping and cleaning duties to maintain the facility in a sanitary, safe, attractive, and orderly condition.
• Follows established cleaning schedules for resident rooms, offices, restrooms, activity rooms, therapy areas, entrances and exits, utility areas, closets, lounges, lobbies, halls, and other assigned areas; performs emergency housekeeping as needed.
• Cleans, dusts, washes, and disinfects fixtures, floors, walls, doors, and other surfaces as required.
• Cleans sinks, mirrors, glass panels, furnishings, shelves, ledges, vents, windows, and window sills; arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly manner.
• Removes and rehangs curtains, drapes, and dividers for cleaning as needed; replenishes soap, towels, and other supplies.
• Works with maintenance department personnel on floor care and other environmental service needs.
• Keeps assigned outdoor areas clear of debris; sweeps entrances and patio areas, cleans outdoor furniture, and washes garbage cans, windows, and screens as assigned.
• Works with residents, nursing staff, department leaders, and other employees regarding environmental services requests, infection prevention, and service concerns; provides timely follow-up.
• Coordinates cleaning priorities for prospective admissions, discharges, and transfers to maintain room readiness.
• Sweeps, dusts, mops, and disinfects floors; places appropriate caution and safety signs before beginning work.
• Cleans carpets and performs tile floor care using appropriate equipment and chemicals; follows established procedures for stripping and waxing floors.
• Keeps work areas clean and ensures equipment, tools, and supplies are properly stored before breaks, meal periods, and the end of the workday.
• Uses cleaning products, supplies, and equipment properly and without waste; cleans carts and equipment and places soiled materials and trash in designated areas.
• Performs terminal cleaning following resident discharges or transfers and prepares rooms for new occupants.
• Performs cleaning in isolation areas according to established infection prevention procedures.
• Follows established procedures for handling soiled laundry and maintaining separation of clean and soiled linens.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least one year of housekeeping or laundry experience in a commercial or healthcare setting, with knowledge of housekeeping and laundry procedures.
• Previous supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Ability to organize work assignments, create schedules, coordinate staffing coverage, and monitor inventory.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead staff while working alongside them.
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and products and follow infection prevention procedures.
Pay
$20–$22 per hour, depending on experience.