DESCRIPTION
Williamsville Suburban, a long term skilled nursing facility located in Buffalo, New York, is looking to hire a Director of Housekeeping and Laundry Services. The primary purpose of this job position is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Housekeeping and Laundry Departments in a manner that assures that the facility meets current federal, state and local standards, for the safety, cleanliness and comfort of our clients.
RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Supervise all personnel in the Housekeeping/ Laundry Department including hiring, firing, training and orientation of new employees.
- Maintain a high level of cleanliness & safety throughout our facility.
- Plan/coordinate work schedules and assign staff to established work areas & duties.
- Attend & participate in departmental staff meetings, development/training courses.
- Provide individual guidance & motivation to employees.
- Assign equipment to staff; monitor daily equipment use, cleaning & maintenance.
- Ensure that all equipment is clean and in working condition at all times.
- Serves on-call for emergencies and off-duty hours. Required to fill in for department call-outs if necessary.
- Must have patience, tact and cheerful disposition. Have the ability to teach, mentor and communicate with staff.
- Assign equipment to staff; monitor daily equipment use, cleaning & maintenance.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have prior housekeeping management experience.
- Minimum a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Course work in institutional housekeeping management is preferred.
- Strong work ethic, intense drive and initiative for quality & customer service.
- Excellent written & oral communication skills and great problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of budgeting processes, awareness of profit & loss concepts.
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills and an ability to prioritize.
- Strong stress management and leadership skills required.
EOE StatementWE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
LOCATION
193 S Union Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221, USA