Housekeeping Supervisor

A Great Place to Work

Riverside is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location:  745 Main Street, East Hartford, Connecticut, 06108

Environmental Services Supervisor- Long Term Care Setting

MAJOR PURPOSE: Housekeeping:  Responsible for ensuring the overall cleanliness and general good order of the facility.  Laundry:  Responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and adequacy of facility linen and resident clothing.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Hires and trains housekeeping, janitors, and laundry personnel.  Maintains department schedule to ensure adequate staffing.
• Responsible for yearly written evaluations of all department employees.
• Documents disciplinary actions and terminates department personnel according to facility policy as necessary.
• Ensures all facility policies and procedures for housekeeping and laundry are followed and updated as needed.
• Performs periodic inspections of the building and grounds to ensure proper repair, cleanliness, and laundry service quality.  Coordinates with the Engineering Department.
• Places orders for necessary supplies in accordance with departmental budget.   Processes incoming merchandise, prepares invoices and submits for approval and payment.
• Performs other duties and attends meetings at the direction of the Administrator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in institutional housekeeping and laundry services.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English; ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work with supervisors, co-workers and facility staff in the performance of duties.
• Ability to observe proper safety and sanitary techniques.
• Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position/assignment. On call as necessary.
• Must be available for emergencies during off-duty hours.
• Ability to cost out future replacement costs.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day, proper body mechanics required--bending, stooping, turning, stretching, reaching above the shoulders and occasional lifting are involved.
• Must be able to cope with the mental, emotional and physical stress of the position.
• Must be able to observe, listen and communicate effectively.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, support agencies, and outside agencies.
• Must be able to lift and move any materials/equipment relating to position.
• Must be able to work in inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Must be able to tolerate extreme cold-temperature below 32° and extreme heat temperature above 100° for more than one hour at a time.
• Must be above to withstand chemical and respiratory hazards to perform the essential functions of the job.

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Riverside team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a Housekeeping Supervisor include:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in institutional housekeeping and laundry services
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards
• Knowledge of cleaning protocols, infection control, fire prevention and safety measures in long-term care are highly valued but not required; training will be provided
• Compassionate and empathetic nature
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence.  Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report.  When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.