Housekeeping Manager

Overview Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. Meadow Ridge is the premier life care retirement community in Fairfield County, located on 136 acres in beautiful Redding, Connecticut. In this unique and enriching environment, we offer Independent and Assisted Living apartment homes, as well as a skilled Health Center where we provide our residents with quality care and services. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Housekeeping Manager . Salary Range- $58000 - $65000 Responsibilities Supervises work activities to ensure clean, orderly, and attractive conditions at the community. Performs rounds, covering each assigned area; observing cleaning crews at work, determines that instructions are followed and safety rules are observed. Prepares daily assignment schedules to include established routine duties, as well as special areas to be cleaned to maintain adequate service at all areas. Supervises moving of furniture and equipment, meetings and function set-ups to ensure promptness and accuracy. Inspects community furnishings, such as chairs and carpets, for stains, odors, and repair. Prepares work order requisitions for maintenance as necessary. Maintains ongoing programs of wall washing, floor stripping and waxing, spray buffing, etc. Controls issuance and return of keys and equipment; ensures that equipment and/or materials are returned in a sanitary and safe condition. Implements and monitors departmental compliance with all infection control policies and procedures. Orders necessary supplies, chemicals and equipment as assigned. Coordinates annual apartment cleanings with the residents. Coordinates department functions with those of other departments. Liaises with management and ensures all daily operational requirements are met. Interacts with residents and establishes a rapport for regular business, addressing complaints or questions and providing direction. Maintains accurate attendance records, work performance documents and other related records for the evaluation of employee quality and performance. Serves as a resource for all Housekeeping staff; provides guidance, support, direction, coaching, correcting, and training. Qualifications Education/Training: High School diploma or equivalent College degree preferred Experience: Minimum three (3) years related work experience or combined college degree and one (1) year related work experience Minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience in a retirement community, hotel, or healthcare setting Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique. #J-18808-Ljbffr