Laundry Supervisor

Position Summary

The Laundry Supervisor plans, organizes, and directs the overall operations of the Laundry department to ensure a clean, safe working environment in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years’ supervisory experience in a health care setting
• Training in environmental control practices and procedures

Specific Job Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Laundry department
• Ensure equipment is returned to appropriate locations in proper working condition and ready for the next use
• Inventory stock and ensure adequate supplies/equipment for staff
• Make daily rounds to assure that laundry staff are performing required duties
• Recruit, select, hire, evaluate, train, counsel, and supervise laundry staff
• Perform duties as a Laundry Assistant as needed
• Effectively manage and operate within budget
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer