Housekeeping​/Laundry Supervisor

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor supervises the performance of housekeeping and laundry staff to ensure the cleanliness of the Community and the availability of clean laundry. Acts as a working supervisor filling in during employee’s days off, staffing shortage and ordering supplies.

The following is a general list of key job duties and responsibilities in your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and you will be required to perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned by an authorized supervisor.

• Comply with the Community’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Executive Director, RCC or Unit Manager. Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Assure areas with carpeting are vacuumed and tile floors are swept and mopped on a regular basis; ensure tile floors are stripped and waxed per schedule.
• Assure resident rooms and bathrooms are cleaned on a routine basis.
• Assure all trash is emptied daily, including cigarette ashtrays.
• Assure all common areas are cleaned on a regular basis.
• Assure dining areas are cleaned after each meal.
• Assure miscellaneous items are cleaned on a regular basis, including light fixtures, vents, windows, blinds, handrails, pictures, and nursing equipment.
• Assure laundry (towels, linens, privacy curtains and personal clothing) is available, clean and in good condition.
• Assure laundry equipment is kept in good working order (lint disposed of and machines free of debris) and the laundry area is clean.
• Order housekeeping and laundry supplies and keep sufficient linen inventory available to staff.
• Assure personal and staff compliance to Residents’ Rights.
• Responsible for housekeeping and laundry departments.
• Assure compliance to all State and Federal regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials and fire safety.
• Maintain resident confidentiality at all times.

The following is a general list of key job/physical requirements for this position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and other job/physical requirements may be necessary as deemed by the Community.

• Regular worksite attendance.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• If required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, must successfully complete the requirements contained in Company’s Motor Vehicles policy.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job with, or without reasonable accommodation.
• Employee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or to obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist residents when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds.
• During the normal routine performance of the essential functions, some body movements may occur naturally, although they may not be a requirement of the job.

• Lift up to 10 lbs:
  Constantly
• Lift 11 to 25 lbs:
  Constantly
• Lift 26 to 50 lbs:
  Not required
• Lift over 50 lbs:
  Not required
• Carry up to 10 lbs:
  Constantly
• Carry 11 to 25 lbs:
  Occasionally
• Carry 26 to 50 lbs:
  Not required
• Carry over 50 lbs:
  Not required
• Reach above shoulder height:
  Constantly
• Reach at shoulder height:
  Constantly
• Reach below shoulder height:
  Constantly
• Push/Pull:
  Constantly
• Hand manipulation – Grasping:
  Constantly
• Hand manipulation – Handling:
  Constantly
• Hand manipulation – Torquing:
  Frequently
• Hand manipulation – Fingering:
  Rarely

• Twisting, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling, crouching, climbing and balancing may be required.
• Employees may be required to operate an automobile and various games.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the Community.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.