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Athena Health Care Systems Assistant Director of Housekeeping/Laundry in Webster, Massachusetts
Assistant Director of Housekeeping/Laundry
Full-Time
Lanessa Extended Care - Webster, MA, Webster Manor Rehabilitation & Health Care Center - Webster, MA
Posted 1 week ago
We are hiring an Assistant Director of Housekeeping/Laundry to join our dynamic care teams at Webster Manor Rehab and Lanessa Extended Care!
This role works under the director and serves both facilities that adjoin each other. Weekly pay starting at $19 an hour.
Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.
Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our residents and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.
As the Assistant Director of Housekeeping/Laundry, you assist in the planning, organizing, development, and direction of the overall operation of the housekeeping and laundry departments to ensure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.
Experience & Education:
High school diploma or its equivalent preferred.
Must be knowledgeable in building cleaning and floor maintenance techniques.
A minimum of two (2) years experience in housekeeping services in a hospital, or long-term health care facility preferred.
Supervisor experience preferred.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Ensure residents’ rooms are neat, clean and free from odor.
On-call responsibilities as needed.
Create staff schedules as needed.
Wet mops floors daily.
Buff floors as requested.
Shampoo and extract carpets as per schedule.
Attend to spills immediately.
Empty trash liners and clean containers.
Clean bed and rails with disinfectant.
Clean all countertops, windowsills, overbed and bedside tables and furniture.
Strip, seal and refinish floors as per schedule.
Clean windows and mirrors.
Demonstrate correct safety techniques.
Respect and take of facility equipment and not wasteful of supplies.
Contribute to effective communication and pleasant working conditions.
Contribute to and promote resident and family relations.
Is knowledgeable in and ensures staff comply with privacy practices to protect residents’ health information.
Demonstrate leadership skills.
Maximize the potential of each employee supervised.
Specific Requirements:
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Oversees the quality and workmanship of all cleaning personnel and outside contractors.
Must be knowledgeable of housekeeping practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing housekeeping functions in the long-term care facility.
Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.
Must have the ability to plan, organize develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the housekeeping department.
Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., the appearance of the housekeeping areas, and must perform regular inspections of resident rooms/units for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
Must ensure compliance with building safety and fire codes.
Must complete necessary schedules, worksheets, logs and records of work performers and planners.
Serves on-call for emergencies and off-duty hours.
Represents department at pertinent facility meetings and in various capacities.
Supervises department personnel including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, orientating, and evaluating.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing housekeeping practices.
Must be able to communicate information effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.
About Athena Health Care Systems:
Athena, headquartered in Connecticut, has been a pioneer in delivering exceptional healthcare services since its establishment in 1984. Operating nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as one of the premier and highly regarded providers of skilled nursing centers in Southern New England. Through our commitment to improving both the lives of our residents and the quality of our environments, we have transformed our managed facilities into thriving communities where residents enjoy an enhanced quality of life, and employees find a fulfilling and supportive work environment.
Become a vital part of our team committed to delivering exceptional care to the residents we serve.
Athena’s Benefits:
Competitive and Weekly Pay
Holiday and Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
401(k) with Employer Match for All Team Members
Career Advancement Opportunities
Exclusive Employer Discount Program
Available for Eligible Team Members:
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Vacation and Personal Time
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health insurance among the lowest employee contributions in the state (Employee Contributions as low as $12.00 for singles & $39.00 for families)
We are an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.
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