DIRECTOR OF HOUSEKEEPING-SKILLED NURSING FACILITY 8022

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for the housekeeping, custodial and laundry operations of the John J. Foley Skilled Nursing Facility. The incumbent plans, assigns and evaluates the work of housekeeping staff, including custodial, laundry and seamstress workers, and ensures that the facility meets all federal, state and local housekeeping mandates. Work is reviewed by conferences, and by occasional inspection and observation of results attained. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Plans, assigns, and evaluates the work of employees engaged in cleaning rooms, halls and furniture, and laundering and sewing residents’ clothes;

Supervises the inspection of and inspects halls, rooms and finished laundered and sewn goods;

Oversees the issuance of clothing changes to residents in accordance with established schedule; supervises alteration and mending of linens and wearing apparel;

Requisitions, stores and distributes furniture and sewing, linen and cleaning supplies; keeps inventory of materials and supplies; reviews usage and makes adjustments based thereon; receives, sorts and distributes all donated clothing;

Keeps employee records and prepares time sheets and work schedules;

Interviews prospective employees for institutional housekeeping work.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of materials, equipment and methods used in cleaning building areas; good knowledge of federal, state and local regulations pertaining to housekeeping standards for nursing homes; ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of custodial and laundry personnel in a manner conducive to high standards and full performance; ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and the public; ability to keep records and make reports; ability to understand, follow, and transmit oral and written instructions; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either:

(a) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and six (6) years of experience in institutional or hospital housekeeping work, at least two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or,

(b) Two (2) years of experience as a Housekeeper.

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SUFFOLK COUNTY

Pending (Non-Competitive)