OVERVIEW:
Supervises the daily operation of housekeeping services, providing a clean and sanitary environment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Supervise all personnel in the Housekeeping/ Laundry Department
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Maintain a high level of cleanliness & safety throughout our facility
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Plan/coordinate work schedules and assign staff to established work areas & duties
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Attend & participate in departmental staff meetings, development / training courses
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Provide individual guidance & motivation to employees
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Assign equipment to staff; monitor daily equipment use, cleaning & maintenance
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Ensure that all equipment is clean and in working condition at all times
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
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Must have prior housekeeping management experience
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Minimum a high school diploma or equivalent
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Course in institutional housekeeping management is preferred
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Strong work ethic, intense drive and initiative for quality & customer service
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Excellent written & oral communication skills and great problem-solving skills
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Understanding of budgeting processes, awareness of profit & loss concepts
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Excellent administrative and organizational skills and an ability to prioritize
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Strong stress management and leadership skills required
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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This position manages all employees of the Housekeeping department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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This job operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the care center
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Incumbent may be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment
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May experience traumatic situations, including psychiatric, and deceased patients
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and walk for long periods of time, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear
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The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 40 pounds
