Housekeeping Supervisor

PACS

17d

About The Position

Coordinates and performs housekeeping services to maintain a high standard of cleanliness inside and outside the community, and assists staff with housekeeping duties as needed. The position supervises housekeeping staff, coordinates schedules, plans cleaning programs, monitors supplies and equipment, supports staff training, and helps ensure compliance with safety requirements. It may also involve monitoring the department budget and preparing resident charges for housekeeping services when applicable. This position has supervisory responsibilities. The employee must be able to make independent decisions, follow instructions, accept constructive criticism, communicate tactfully with personnel, residents, families, visitors, and government agencies, and maintain housekeeping supplies, equipment, and work areas. The employee must be willing to seek out and incorporate new methods into housekeeping practices. The job involves regularly sitting, kneeling, standing, walking, and communicating, reading, or hearing. Occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds is required. The employee uses office-related equipment and housekeeping supplies and equipment daily. The work environment is usually low to moderate in noise level.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
At least one year of related experience and/or training.
Previous experience or training in supervision and scheduling.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies or personnel, and the general public.
Ability to maintain supplies, equipment, and the appearance of housekeeping work areas.
Ability and willingness to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing housekeeping practices.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and perform the described sitting, kneeling, standing, walking, and communication-related duties.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

Supervise housekeeping staff and coordinate staffing schedules to ensure offices, public areas, residences, and community grounds are properly cleaned.
Conduct regular inspections of resident and public areas.
Plan and schedule cleaning programs, including annuals, move-in preparations, and carpet cleaning.
Monitor inventory, order housekeeping equipment and supplies, and ensure their safe handling and storage.
Assist in scheduling and conducting training sessions and department meetings for housekeeping personnel.
Ensure staff are trained in safe handling of cleaning chemicals and comply with department guidelines and applicable local, state, and federal safety standards and regulations, including MSDS, OSHA, and EPA requirements.
Assist housekeeping staff with cleaning floors, restrooms, kitchens, resident apartments, and other areas as needed.
May assist with monitoring the housekeeping department budget.
Prepare resident charges or billing for housekeeping services when applicable.
Promote a safe working environment by preventing accidents, preserving equipment, and maintaining safe work practices.