Housekeeping Supervisor - Senior Living

Senior Living Communities Careers•Pawleys Island, SC

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeping Supervisor directs housekeeping, laundry, and floor services for the entire campus, including scheduling and coordinating housekeeping and floor-care staff. This is a working manager position under the supervision of the Director of Facility Services. The role supports a respectful, safe environment for residents and employees, upholds the campus mission, maintains the confidentiality of medical and healthcare information, and helps ensure the campus is clean and well maintained. The supervisor also manages supplies, deliveries, cleaning projects, work orders, costs, and resident and employee relations. Occasional travel may be required for training, continuing education, emergencies, and other company functions.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED.
Janitorial or maintenance experience.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Professional conduct and a high level of confidentiality.
Ability to use hand tools, carts, and dollies.
Efficient computer skills.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors during the workday, including in areas with fluorescent lighting, HVAC systems, carpeted flooring, and normal office noise levels.
Ability to climb up to two flights of stairs.
Ability to lift objects weighing 25 pounds or less over the head.
Ability to move objects weighing 40 pounds or more.
Ability to work in time-sensitive or stressful situations.
Ability to respond to medical emergencies on rare occasions.
Ability to assist with resident evacuations if required.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification from a janitorial program.
Two years’ experience in a similar housekeeping position.
Cleaning experience in a retirement community, hotel, or country club setting.

Responsibilities

Represent the campus positively and foster respect and courtesy for residents and employees.
Work within campus programs to promote the safety and well-being of residents and employees.
Uphold the campus Mission Statement.
Maintain HIPAA standards and keep residents’ and employees’ medical or healthcare information confidential.
Supervise housekeeping staff, including interviewing, hiring, training, counseling, disciplining, evaluating, scheduling, and coordinating daily work.
Order cleaning supplies for the housekeeping department.
Remove trash from campus collection areas.
Clean inhabited and vacant units to like-new condition, including cabinets, surfaces, floors, glass, windows, walls, fixtures, windowsills, and appliances.
Clean building areas to like-new condition, including cabinets, surfaces, floors, glass, windows, walls, fixtures, and windowsills.
Check vendor shipments and deliveries.
Lead group cleaning projects and coordinate with outside vendors.
Travel occasionally for training sessions, continuing education, emergency situations, and other company functions.
Know fire and safety procedures, including procedures involving blood-borne pathogens.
Wear the proper uniform and maintain a high standard of appearance.
Complete work and cleaning orders in a timely manner.
Understand the budget and exercise cost control.
Interact with marketing tours and prospective residents.
Maintain strong resident and employee relations and handle complaints and recommendations constructively.
Attend required employee in-services.
Perform other duties as required by the Director of Facilities.