What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping and Laundry Manager position at Avante?
Avante Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Housekeeping and Laundry Manager to oversee, direct, plan, staff and coordinate the daily operations of the Housekeeping/Laundry department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards governing the facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assume administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for supervising and directing the Housekeeping and Laundry Department; assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and maintaining housekeeping and laundry services; coordinate housekeeping and laundry services and activities with other related departments; inspect and maintain storage rooms, linen closets, utility and janitorial areas of the Housekeeping and Laundry Department; and, assist the Infection Control Coordinator and/or Committee in identifying, evaluating and classifying routine and job-related functions to ensure that Category I and II housekeeping and laundry tasks are properly classified.
- Assist in recruitment, interviewing, selection, training and progressive discipline of facility Housekeeping/Laundry staff
- Direct and supervise Housekeeping/Laundry Staff on a daily basis
- Develop and participate in in-service training for Housekeeping/Laundry staff
- Assist in preparing and maintaining the Department budget
- Ensure Housekeeping/Laundry staff receive proper training and comply with Federal, State and Facility standards
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Requires a High School Diploma and the ability to follow oral and written directions
- Two years of housekeeping/laundry experience in Healthcare operation with previous supervisory experience needed
- Must speak and understand English
- Training in environmental control and operation of laundry equipment practices and procedures
- Positive attitude toward the elderly
Avante offers a premium compensation and benefits package including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time off and Holiday Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Continuing Education Reimbursement Program
- And so much more.....
Avante provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, Veterans' status, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender, genetic information or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal requirements, Avante complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Avante expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, Veterans' status or any other category protected by law. Improper interference with the ability of Avante's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including, discharge.
Job RequirementsQualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Requires a High School Diploma and the ability to follow oral and written directions
- Two years of housekeeping/laundry experience in Healthcare operation with previous supervisory experience needed
- Must speak and understand English
- Training in environmental control and operation of laundry equipment practices and procedures
- Positive attitude toward the elderly
Avante offers a premium compensation and benefits package including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time off and Holiday Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Continuing Education Reimbursement Program
- And so much more.....
Avante provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, Veterans' status, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender, genetic information or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal requirements, Avante complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Avante expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, Veterans' status or any other category protected by law. Improper interference with the ability of Avante's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including, discharge.