Housekeeping Manager

Benchmark Senior Living•Norwalk, CT

1d•$58,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. Connect with your calling. Meadow Ridge is the premier life care retirement community in Fairfield County, located on 136 acres in beautiful Redding, Connecticut. In this unique and enriching environment, we offer Independent and Assisted Living apartment homes, as well as a skilled Health Center where we provide our residents with quality care and services. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Housekeeping Manager.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum three (3) years related work experience or combined college degree and one (1) year related work experience
Minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience in a retirement community, hotel, or healthcare setting

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred

Responsibilities

Supervises work activities to ensure clean, orderly, and attractive conditions at the community.
Performs rounds, covering each assigned area; observing cleaning crews at work, determines that instructions are followed and safety rules are observed.
Prepares daily assignment schedules to include established routine duties, as well as special areas to be cleaned to maintain adequate service at all times to all areas.
Supervises moving of furniture and equipment, meetings and function set-ups to ensure promptness and accuracy.
Inspects Community furnishings, such as chairs, carpets, etc for stains, odors, and repair. Prepares work order requisitions for maintenance as necessary.
Maintains on-going program of wall/washing, floor stripping and waxing, spray buffing, etc.
Controls issuance and return of keys and equipment; ensures that equipment and/or materials are returned in a sanitary and safe condition.
Implements and monitors departmental compliance with all infection control policies and procedures.
Orders necessary supplies, chemicals and equipment as assigned.
Coordinates annual apartment cleanings with the residents
Coordinates department functions with those of other departments.
Liaising with management and ensuring all daily operational requirements are met.
Interacting with residents and establishing a rapport for regular business, addressing complaints or questions and providing direction.
Maintains accurate attendance records, work performance documents and other related records for the evaluation of employee quality and quality of work.
Serves as a resource for all Housekeeping Staff; provides guidance, support, direction, coaching and correcting, and training.