Housekeeping Director

Providence Life Services•Homer Glen, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeping Director assists in supervising the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department, ensuring the facility is clean, safe, and comfortable and that housekeeping operations follow applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The role carries administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for assigned supervisory duties and operates as directed by the Administrator and/or Director of Environment of Care. The position supervises personnel and housekeeping schedules, supports staff orientation and training, assigns and evaluates work, and helps address employee concerns and performance. It also completes administrative reports, implements committee recommendations as directed, and promotes a respectful, calm environment and the organization’s standards and mission. The role maintains resident confidentiality and ensures housekeeping equipment is cleaned and stored properly.

Responsibilities

Supervise the day-to-day housekeeping functions of assigned personnel and oversee department activities.
Ensure work and cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
Submit unusual occurrence reports to the Director during the shift in which they occur.
Complete required administrative forms and reports and submit them to the Director as necessary.
Implement recommendations from the Infection Control, Safety, and QA Committees as directed or necessary.
Assist with orientation and training of housekeeping personnel, including explaining policies, procedures, job descriptions, and duties.
Train assigned personnel in chemical mixing, cleaning disinfectants and solutions, cleaning methods, and equipment use as directed.
Assign personnel to tasks according to daily work assignments and ensure tasks follow established housekeeping procedures.
Review and evaluate the work performance of assigned personnel; assist with performance evaluations as necessary.
Counsel or discipline assigned personnel as requested or necessary, and review employee complaints and grievances.
Meet monthly with assigned personnel to identify and correct problem areas and improve services.
Promote an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, positive emphasis, and calm throughout the facility.
Participate in department studies and projects as directed.
Provide leadership, follow instructions, and accept constructive suggestions.
Ensure equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.
Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
Adhere to organizational standards and support the organization’s mission through conduct and respectful care of residents.
Wear a clean, appropriate uniform, maintain personal hygiene, report to work on time, work the entire directed shift, and consistently attend scheduled shifts.