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Housekeeping Manager:  Join us and be the reason someone smiles today!

• Salary: $47,000 - $49,000/year depending on experience 
• Schedule: Full-time 
• Shift: Days, with Manager on Duty (MOD) weekend rotations

You’re not just your job title.  Your role here extends far beyond your job description.  You are a friend and family member to each resident.  You know their name and their story.  You are providing compassion and companionship to those in our care.  This family aspect is what sets us apart from other health care sectors. 

When someone becomes a patient here, each of us becomes their partner on their journey to healthy living. No matter the illness, injury or limitation.

Join us and make a connection of your own.  Join us and make a difference in someone’s life.

A little more about our center:

Southview Manor is a large inner-city Skilled Nursing Facility.  We have patients of all ages with multiple levels of care, including long term care and a large behavioral health (psych) population.   

• The average age of our patients is mid-40s
• Along with our medical/skilled patients, the most common diagnoses of the rest of our population is schizophrenia, bi-polar and major depressive disorders.
• The Staff and patients are welcoming and say hello as you walk through the hallways.
• We are located near W 43 ST & State Street, just off 90/94 and a few blocks from the train station.

What you will do in this role:  As a Housekeeping Supervisor / Manager you will oversee a team that keeps things neat and tidy.  This is a hands-on position.  You could be involved with removing trash, washing windows, keeping the floors spotless or general bathroom cleaning.  One day you may vacuum & sanitize rooms and the next you may be prepping a room for a new resident.  Below is a sample of daily duties:

• Supervise and manage housekeeping and laundry personnel so that a clean, orderly and home-like environment is maintained in accordance with current federal, state and local sanitation regulations.
• Participate in hiring, orienting, training and disciplining of housekeeping and laundry personnel.
• Delegate work assignments so that all areas of the facility, including the outside are maintained.
• Make frequent rounds of the facility to monitor the cleanliness and orderliness, correct any issues immediately.
• In conjunction with the Administrator, work to maintain the housekeeping and laundry budget.
• Participate in inspections and maintain the Pest Control Program.
• Jump in when needed to perform hands on housekeeping and laundry services as needed.

What’s in it for you: 

• Our patients are loud, happy and eager to say hello to you as you pass by.
• It’s a fast paced, collaborative culture – you’ll never have the same day twice.
• Employee recognition program
• Annual merit increase opportunities
• Robust benefits package, including a retirement savings plan
• Refer-a-Friend programs – Bring your friends & earn a $ bonus $.

Housekeeping & Laundry Manager:  officially we title this job a Housekeeping Manager, but in other centers it may be called an Environmental Services Manager, Housekeeping Supervisor, Director of Sanitation or Janitor. 

What we need from you:

• Experience in housekeeping supervisory/manager role
• Prior experience working for a Long Term or Post-Acute Care setting is desirable.
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and be 18 years of age or older
• Must be physically capable of walking and prolonged standing, bending, pushing and pulling weights exceeding 150 lbs.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical and criminal history background check

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply.  Join us and be the reason someone smiles today.

Note: This overview/Ad is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.  More information will be disclosed during your interview and on the formal Job Description.

This center is managed by TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENT.  We currently provide comprehensive management services to several inpatient healthcare centers throughout Northern IL & the Chicagoland area. These settings include Long-term Care Skilled Nursing (SNFs), Short-term Care Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care (ICFs), and Behavioral Health Service (SMHRFs) centers. 

Each center is unique; offering you a variety of long-term career opportunities.