What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping Director position at Bourbonnais Terrace?
Bourbonnais Terrace is a Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility (SMHRF) that has 197 beds and provides rehabilitative treatment to individuals seeking to recover from their illness.
- Start Date: ASAP, we have a new employee orientation class starting soon
- Hourly Wage: $15.00/hour
- Shift: Days
- Schedule: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Bourbonnais Terrace is a Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility (SMHRF) that has 197 beds and provides rehabilitative treatment to individuals seeking to recover from their illness.
The Administrator often says, “Our focus is recovery and rehabilitation”.
Our turnover rate is one of the lowest in the industry here, people join us and they become family.
A Quote from a new employee:
“I am so appreciative of the support [from my manager] and the corporate team. It has been an amazing 6 weeks [so far] and I look forward to my future with this company.”
What’s in it for you:
- Team-oriented and collaborative culture
- Employee recognition program
- Annual merit increase opportunities
- Robust benefits package, including a retirement savings plan
- Refer-a-Friend programs – Our #3 source of new employees is referrals from our existing team members. Great employees refer other great workers. Come join us.
From our new employee survey:
- 82% surveyed said “People here are willing to give a little extra to get the job done right.”
- 89% surveyed said “When I look at what we accomplished, I feel a sense of pride.”
Join us and be the reason someone smiles today!
What you will do in this role: As a Housekeeping Director, you will oversee a team that keeps things neat and tidy. This is a hands-on position. You could be involved with removing trash, washing windows, keeping the floors spotless or general bathroom cleaning. One day you may vacuum & sanitize rooms and the next you may be prepping a room for a new resident. Below is a sample of daily duties:
- Supervise and manage housekeeping and laundry personnel so that a clean, orderly and home-like environment is maintained in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations.
- Participate in hiring, orienting, training and disciplining of housekeeping and laundry personnel.
- Delegate work assignments so that all areas of the facility, including the outside are maintained.
- Make frequent rounds of the facility to monitor the cleanliness and orderliness, correct any issues immediately.
- In conjunction with the Administrator, work to maintain the housekeeping and laundry budget.
- Participate in inspections and maintain the Pest Control Program.
- Jump in when needed to perform hands on housekeeping and laundry services as needed.
We are looking for an individual that takes pride in their work. We are looking for someone who pays attention to details. We are looking for an individual who willing to go the extra mile. Must be a team player.
What’s in it for you:
- Team-oriented and collaborative culture
- Employee recognition program
- Annual merit increase opportunities
- Robust benefits package, including a retirement savings plan
- Refer-a-Friend programs – Our #3 source of new employees is referrals from our existing team members. Great employees refer other great workers. Come join us.
From our new employee survey:
- 82% surveyed said “People here are willing to give a little extra to get the job done right.”
- 89% surveyed said “When I look at what we accomplished, I feel a sense of pride.”
Join us and be the reason someone smiles today.
Housekeeping & Laundry Director: officially we title this job a Housekeeping Director, but in other centers it may be called an Environmental Services Manager, Housekeeping Supervisor, Director of Sanitation or Janitor.
What we need from you:
- Experience in housekeeping supervisory/manager role is preferred
- Prior experience working for a Long Term or Post-Acute Care setting is desirable.
- Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and be 18 years of age or older
- Must be physically capable of walking and prolonged standing, bending, pushing and pulling weights exceeding 150 lbs.
- Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical and criminal history background check
- We follow the CMS & IDPH rules for the Covid-19 vaccine. You should be fully vaccinated or you will be required to submit an exemption. Details will be discussed during your interview.
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply. Join us and be the reason someone smiles today.
Additional Information
What we’re doing to keep you safe:
- No PPE Shortages here! We have PPE (including N95 & Surgical masks) for our team members.
- Temperature screenings and routine health checks
- On-site vaccinations and more …
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.
This center is managed by TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENT. We currently provide comprehensive management services to 12 inpatient healthcare centers throughout the Chicagoland area. These settings include Long-term Care Skilled Nursing (SNFs), Short-term Care Rehabilitation (100% post acute rehab centers), Intermediate Care (ICFs), and Behavioral Health Service (SMHRFs) centers.
Each center is unique; offering you a variety of long-term career opportunities.