Houskeeping Supervisor - Montello

Housekeeping Supervisor

As part of a high-functioning care team, and an integral part of the leadership team, the Housekeeping supervisor is responsible establishing systems, directing, and overseeing all aspects of housekeeping and laundry services for the facility; with a strong focus on infection control and the safety of our Residents. The Housekeeping Lead / Supervisor reports to the facility Environmental Services Director (ESD).

This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive:

Housekeeping Lead Duties

• Organize and assign all housekeeping tasks so that the workload is evenly divided among housekeeping personnel on the basis of size and physical layout of the facility.
• Develop and supervise a daily cleaning schedule.
• Keep a regular schedule of all daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal, and annual Housekeeping requirements.
• Closely supervise work schedule to be sure there is no over-staffing, and that scheduled staff is used efficiently and effectively.
• Maintain a facility that is neat in appearance and odor free at all times.
• Assist the housekeeping staff in the completion of work assignments as needed.
• Develop and supervise a schedule for special cleaning such as windows, walls, curtains, "stripping" floors, washing beds, etc.
• Fill in, as needed, for housekeeping staff, including days off, vacations and call-ins.
• Follow checklists to see that employees are carrying out their departmental duties.

Management & Leadership

• Participate in interviewing, hiring, orienting, training, evaluating, and supervising the Housekeeping Department personnel.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management to your staff.
• Provide effective annual performance evaluations.
• Recognize staff for exceptional job performance on a regular basis and as part of their formal performance evaluation.
• Keep the Housekeeping Department functioning in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner at all times.
• Keep ESD informed on a daily basis of housekeeping functions, recommending changes in techniques or procedures for a more efficient operation.
• Work closely with ESD in resolving any grievances or problems related to the housekeeping department.
• Follow established policies and procedures for the Housekeeping Department.
• Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information.
• Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.
• Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Organized and detailed in work performance.
• Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.
• Comply with the Residents' Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures.
• Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.
• Provide excellent leadership to your team.

We want to support your work and life balance, so we have flexible shifts available – and would love to speak with you about what interests you.

• Flexible Shifts