Housekeeping Supervisor

Gulf Coast Village•Rochester, MN

32d•$24 - $27

About The Position

Homestead of Rochester is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Compensation: $24.00- $26.90 Shift: Full time M-F, occasional weekends Housekeeper Supervisor Job Highlights: Top benefit packages Growth and advancement opportunities Flexible schedules Pay in lieu of benefits options Loan reimbursement (MN skilled care centers) Career scholarships Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs Employee discount program Scenic Spaces to Recharge A Team That Feels Like Family Supportive Leadership Meaningful Work with Lasting Impact Predictable, Balanced Schedules Room to Grow NetSpend-Get paid early: Tap into 50% of your earnings before payday. Supportive Leadership Meaningful Work with Lasting Impact Predictable, Balanced Schedules Room to Grow PRIMARY RELATIONSHIPS: Interacts directly with residents, their families and all levels of staff. OBJECTIVE: Assumes responsibilities for overall housekeeping and laundry duties of the facility.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent education.
Minimum of one-year supervisory experience, or three (3) years related work experience.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff, residents, family members and the public.
Numerical ability for making various computations in planning departmental objectives, keeping work records and schedules, preparing budgets, requisitioning supplies and monitoring inventory control.
Adequate strength, endurance and coordination to meet the strenuous demands of such responsibilities as dusting, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, and loading and unloading washers and dryers; ability to fold and iron articles of clothing and linen.
Ability to work flexible hours, such as during a staff shortage or an emergency situation.
Ability to work in an area subject to heat and humidity.
Ability to speak, read, write and understand English.
Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.
Ability to endure prolonged walking, sitting, standing, use of pulling, bending, and stooping movements.
Ability to adapt to changes in daily work hour and schedule.
Ability to lift/carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds.
Ability to push/pull more than thirty-five (35) pounds.
Ability to perform tasks which require arm-hand steadiness.
Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time through duration of shift(s).
Ability to squat, climb stairs, reach above shoulders, twist, bend and kneel repeatedly through duration of shift(s).
Ability to hear normal sounds within background noise.
Ability to keep attention on task if routinely interrupted.
Ability to remember tasks/assignments for a full shift.
Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled shift (overtime) when necessary.
Follow correct policy and procedures for department and facility Fire/Disaster/Missing Person Plan.
Know the location of fire alarms and extinguishers.
Follow correct policy and procedure for hand washing.
Follow guidelines for proper method of lifting.
All doorways, hallways and areas are to be kept clear.
Know the location and purpose of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Follow guidelines for department environment and safety measures.
Follow guidelines for safe handling, inspection, maintenance and storage of equipment.
Report any malfunction of equipment.
Follow guidelines for safe handling and storage of chemicals and supplies.
Follow correct policy and procedure for reporting of incidents: staff, residents, etc.
Follow correct procedure for food handling/storage and sanitation.

Responsibilities

Supervises the delivery of housekeeping and laundry services.
Administers personnel functions of Housekeeping and Laundry Departments: Interviews and hires department personnel; supervises orientation; counsels and/or disciplines employees on infractions of established rules; terminates employees when needed; conducts exit interviews of department personnel.
Conducts performance evaluations and recommends wage changes.
Develops, implements and maintains work routines and staffing schedules.
Initiates and directs in-service training programs for department staff.
Monitors monthly department expenditures to budget.
Plans and directs all phases of facility laundry processing: Inspects laundry at various stages of processing for cleanliness, implements and demonstrates changes in washing and rinsing formulas or procedures as necessary to produce clean and sanitary wash.
Establishes and monitors procedures for collecting, sorting, laundering, identifying and distributing residents' personal clothing.
Receives, inventories, marks, stores and issues facility laundry to maintain specified level of supply for all departments and residents.
Arranges for distribution and storage of processed laundry to ensure adequate supply of clean laundry for all departments and residents.
Performs Laundry and Housekeeping responsibilities as necessary.
Observes and evaluates operation of equipment and makes minor adjustments; reports machine malfunctions and breakdowns to the Maintenance Supervisor/Environmental Services Director or the appropriate service vendor.
Recommends purchases or repairs of department equipment to the Maintenance Supervisor/ Environmental Services Director.
Attends required in-services and completes assigned online modules.
Performs other duties or special assignments as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor/ Environmental Services Director.
Follow correct policy and procedures for department and facility Fire/Disaster/Missing Person Plan.
Know the location of fire alarms and extinguishers.
Follow correct policy and procedure for hand washing.
Follow guidelines for proper method of lifting.
All doorways, hallways and areas are to be kept clear.
Know the location and purpose of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Follow guidelines for department environment and safety measures.
Follow guidelines for safe handling, inspection, maintenance and storage of equipment.
Report any malfunction of equipment.
Follow guidelines for safe handling and storage of chemicals and supplies.
Follow correct policy and procedure for reporting of incidents: staff, residents, etc.
Follow correct procedure for food handling/storage and sanitation.