Housekeeping/Laundry Assistant

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POSITION SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the Housekeeping/Laundry Assistant will be to assist in the overall operation of the Housekeeping/Laundry Department, with special responsibilities in Central Purchasing. This function will be responsible to plan and organize the Central Purchasing Program for the facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Develop and maintain procurement objectives and standards.

· Provide assistance to Department Head as needed for various department activities, including scheduling and training.

· Work with HR to follow disciplinary process in the absence of Director.

· Ensure all purchase orders are confirmed with a written purchase order.

· Assist Department Head in completing department documentation and reporting as requested

· Prepare correspondence and claims concerning damaged merchandise, errors in shipment, etc., and return to vendor as required.

· Review complaints and grievances and make necessary oral/written reports to the director.

· Assist in developing methods for determining quality and quantity of supplies and equipment purchased.

· Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the director concerning procurement procedures.

· Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.

· Maintain a reference library of written material, laws, procurement manuals, etc., necessary for complying with current standards and regulations that will aid in purchasing quality supplies and equipment.

· Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of purchasing agent for supplies.

· Ensure correct/complete invoices are forwarded to the business office for payment.

· Assist in developing and monitoring adequate inventory control procedures.

· Organize/supervise storage, control and issue of supplies and equipment in accordance with established policies and procedures.

· Check invoices, purchase orders, packing slips, etc., with incoming merchandise.

· Organize storage and catalog location of supplies and equipment for efficient handling and prevention of deterioration.

· Ensure the highest quality product for the lowest price is procured by bulk purchasing, comparative pricing, etc.

· Fill requisition, as approved, and file in accordance with established policies and procedures.

· Coordinate procurement with other departments as necessary.

· Notify appropriate department when special orders have arrived.

· Keep abreast of economic conditions/situations and recommend adjustments to assure the continued ability to provide quality resident care at the lowest possible cost.

· Order sufficient quantities of common items/supplies to maintain adequate stock levels at all times.

· Delivery of dietary orders to kitchen, and supplies to resident floors as needed.

· Assist with various Housekeeping and Laundry duties as assigned by the Director, including but not limited to: stripping and waxing of floors, buffing floors, laundry.

· All other duties as assigned.