Housekeeping Manager

BENEFITS

• Salaried pay with paid meal breaks and discounted food options.
• Scholarship Program / Education Assistance.
• Employee Recognition.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Benefits available the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Retirement Savings with company match.
• Generous Earned Time Program

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates daily operations and project work of the Housekeeping and Laundry department in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Tours and inspects all areas to ensure sanitation standards are met; inspects offices, corridors and public areas.
• Trains, orients, motivates, evaluates and issues appropriate corrective action for department staff, by maintaining excellent communication regarding suggestions or recommendations they may have.
• Ensures adequate amount of cleaning supplies and appropriate equipment to support staff in the safe and effective performance of their job.
• Aids in setting up daily work assignments and special projects.
• Maintains staff schedules.
• Develops, monitors, reviews, evaluates and recommends operating systems and procedures, in conjunction with the Executive Director, to ensure an efficient and quality operation.
• Participates in department and facility safety programs, ensuring the safety of employees, residents/patients and others.
• Performs all duties in a manner that demonstrates respect, caring and concern for our residents, families, visitors, and employees.
• Participates in the coordination of all room changes/admissions.
• Addresses resident and family concerns in housekeeping and/or laundry.
• Enhances professional growth and development of staff through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, on the job training and workshops.
• Performs other duties including, assisting with housekeeping tasks when needed.
• Evaluate staffing skills and hours to ensure optimum service for residents.
• Conduct performance reviews for housekeepers, floor care and laundry with oversight from the Executive Director.
• Manage laundry services and assure enough appropriate linens are available and accounted for.
• Manage deep resident room cleaning 4-6 months.
• Cross train simple maintenance skills such as using magic sponge to clean walls and doors, changing light bulbs, etc.
• Meet and schedule housekeeping with new residents.
• Complete department payroll.
• Hands on support on a regular basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of two years with housekeeping experience in a healthcare or hospitality setting preferred.
• Education required to practice effective communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, enthusiasm, speed, and attention to detail with strong people leadership skills.
• Computer usage including electronic communication, word, excel necessary.
• Display a genuine desire to work in a senior living environment and must be able to work independently.
• Must be willing to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuing basis and perform tasks despite frequent interruptions.
• Ability to push, pull, or lift up to 50 lbs.