Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor

Description

Job title: Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor

Reports to: Director of Ancillary Services

Position: Full-Time Non-Exempt

Benefit Eligibility: Yes

Position Summary

The Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor is responsible for planning and organizing the work of the housekeeping and laundry departments in keeping with the philosophy and objectives of the Cherry County Hospital and Clinic. Work also includes the performance of the routine duties of the housekeeping and laundry departments.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversees the daily operations of housekeeping and laundry
• Assigns tasks, inspecting work and providing training and guidance to housekeeping staff
• Ensures all areas of the hospital, including patient rooms, public areas and administrative offices are cleaned and sanitized according to established protocols and regulations 
• Responsible for on-the-job training of new employees in housekeeping and laundry
• Completes evaluation of employees
• Creates and maintains employee schedules
• Timesheet approval for payroll
• Assists with departmental policies and procedures
• Monitors cleaning supplies and equipment, placing orders as needed to endure adequate stock levels 
• Promotes a safe work environment for housekeeping and laundry staff and ensuring they are following proper safety procedures
• Responsible for ordering new linen, repairing torn linen, and maintaining an inventory of linen
• Keeps a supply of clean linen on hand for heavy use areas
• Maintains infection control standards
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date information regarding hazardous waste for self and the department
• Disposes of hospital waste properly
• Participates in hospital committees as assigned
• Ensures the confidentiality of patients’ medical, personal, and financial records is maintained
• Knowledgeable of and committed to practicing Corporate Compliance policies and procedures
• Complies with Cherry County Hospital personnel policies
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to be proactive and keep busy at all times
• Ability to work closely with others
• Teamwork with all staff
• Has an interest in laundry service
• Enjoys working to complete a job satisfactorily
• Good communication skills
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Ability to adapt to change 
• Positive attitude
• Must be knowledgeable of state and federal confidentiality laws, including but not limited to HIPAA, and be familiar with and follow all policies, procedures and instructions regarding the privacy and security of protected health information applicable to the position.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Able to use hands and upper extremities repetitively 
• Able to lift weights sufficient to load and unload washers and dryers 
• Able to work safely with contaminated linens
• Ability to operate potentially dangerous equipment safely

Direct reports

Housekeepers and laundry report to this position. 

Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent preferred 

Experience in custodial and/or housekeeping desired

One year experience in laundry service area preferred