Housekeeping Supervisor

Salinas Valley Post Acute is a respected healthcare facility specializing in providing post-acute care services to patients requiring extended medical or rehabilitative support. Situated in California's fertile Salinas Valley, known for its rich agricultural heritage and vibrant community, this establishment plays a critical role in supporting patients' recovery journeys after hospital discharge. As a post-acute care provider, Salinas Valley Post Acute emphasizes compassionate, quality care that goes beyond the hospital setting, ensuring patients receive tailored therapy, nursing, and wellness services in a comfortable environment.

The establishment is committed to fostering a professional, supportive workplace with a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement to meet the evolving needs of its residents. Along with excellent medical and rehabilitative services, the community also prioritizes the upkeep and cleanliness of its facilities to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff. This maintenance ensures compliance with health codes, safety standards, and the comfort and well-being of all community members.

The role available is for a full-time Housekeeping Supervisor position. The position offers competitive hourly wages between $21 and $25, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off (PTO), medical coverage, and other employee benefits. This is a full-time role designed for an experienced supervisory professional who can lead the housekeeping team, coordinate schedules, and uphold a high standard of cleanliness both indoors and outdoors across the entire community.

The Housekeeping Supervisor is critical in ensuring that all communal spaces, resident rooms, offices, public areas, and grounds meet the highest standards of hygiene and presentation. This position requires hands-on leadership, including assisting housekeeping staff with their duties when needed, to maintain efficiency and seamless operations. The supervisor will also be responsible for planning and implementing cleaning programs such as annual deep cleans, move-in preparations, and specialized carpet cleaning.

In addition to daily supervisory tasks, the role demands oversight of inventory management to maintain adequate supplies and appropriate ordering practices. The Housekeeping Supervisor plays an essential role in safety compliance, ensuring staff is trained in the proper handling and storage of cleaning chemicals in adherence to MSDS, OSHA, EPA, and other pertinent safety regulations.

Training and development of housekeeping personnel are key responsibilities, fostering a knowledgeable and safety-conscious team. The supervisor also participates in budget monitoring for the department and may be involved in preparing resident charges or billing related to housekeeping services when applicable. Beyond operational duties, the position is integral to maintaining a safe workplace environment that prioritizes accident prevention, equipment preservation, and safe working methods.

This role is suited for candidates with at least a high school diploma or GED, and a minimum of one year related experience with supervisory or scheduling background preferred, especially in a long-term care facility setting. The position requires independent decision-making skills, the ability to interact effectively with a diverse community of residents, families, staff, and regulatory personnel. Physical demands include the ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds and perform various activities such as sitting, kneeling, standing, walking, talking, reading, or hearing. Proficiency in written and spoken English is required.

Overall, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute significantly to maintaining the cleanliness and safety standards at Salinas Valley Post Acute, supporting the health and comfort of its residents and staff through effective housekeeping leadership.