SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversight of Laundry / Floor Technician staff
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participate in Team Leadership
· Supports the mission, vision, philosophies, policies, and goals of the organization.
· Be thoroughly familiar with all facility policies and procedures; implement them as written
· Maintains a close working relationship with the Director of Environmental Services and other department leaders.
· Makes decisions and leads housekeeping team.
· Maintains good interpersonal relationships with his or her team, administration, resident, family members, other customers, department leaders and other staff members.
Supervise Housekeeping and Laundry Services
· Make regular rounds of facility to ascertain the completion of work to set standards.
· Supervise the cleaning of resident rooms and common areas in accordance with codes and standards.
· Supervise the laundering of flat linens in accordance with codes and standards.
· Delegate responsibility to housekeepers through work assignments and follow up
Manage Housekeeping / Laundry Vendor Relations and Ordering
· Order and maintain cleaning supplies and chemicals
· Order and maintain cleaning and floor equipment
· Be courteous and respectful to residents, families, visitors, and co-workers and respond to service requests appropriately and with prompt follow up.
Oversee of Sanitation and Operation of Housekeeping / Laundry Department
· Continuously observe the environment for conditions of cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and overall appearance, and report any adverse findings to the appropriate staff member for further action.
· Ensure proper operation and maintenance of the Housekeeping equipment.
· Maintain sanitation standards that meet or exceed regulations.
Participate in Education and Committees
· Participate in in-service education and staff orientation.
· Attend professional meetings and seminars as dictated by facility needs and prepare a summary of such programs.
· Participate in facility committees as requested
All other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
Required Education and Experience
· H.S. Diploma or GED preferred
· Experience in Housekeeping Supervision preferred
· Experience working with older adults preferred
Required Skills
· Ability to read and follow equipment and cleaning chemical instructions.
· Good problem solving skills and ability to develop conceptual alternatives
· Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
· Basic mathematical skills required
· A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills
· Strong negotiation skills and understanding of vendor relations including quotation and ordering processes
· Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
· Strong morals and ethics, along with a commitment to staff privacy
Equal Opportunity Employer – vets, disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Housekeeping management: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
