Assistant Director of Housekeeping Management

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Director of Housekeeping to assist leading our housekeeping department in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and satisfaction within our facility. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in housekeeping management and proper protocol in a nursing home environment ensuring that all areas are impeccably clean and well-maintained. Must be at least 23 years of age with at least 2 years of housekeeping experience. This role requires a proactive leader who can manage a team effectively while implementing best practices in custodial and industrial cleaning.

Duties

- Assist in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the housekeeping department, its programs and activities. (Includes department policies and procedures, job descriptions, etc.).

- Develop and maintain a good working rapport with interdepartmental personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to assure that Housekeeping can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.

- Develop and maintain housekeeping objectives and standards.

- Assure that department personnel, residents, visitors, etc., follow established housekeeping policies and procedures at all times.

- Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, family members, etc., as necessary.

- Ensure that resident’s rights to fair and equitable treatment, self determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage a complaint, are well established and maintained at all times.

- Assist in the development of and participate in programs designed for in-service education, on-the-job training and orientation classes for newly assigned department personnel. (Includes maintaining appropriate recordkeeping requirements of when classes were held, subject matter, attendance, etc.)

- Maintain an excellent working relationship with medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations.

- Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department.

- Meet with department personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of service.

- Maintain current records that reflect department expenditures including cost, inventory, etc.

- Participate and assist in department studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary.

- Coordinate housekeeping service with other departments as necessary.

- Assure that a stock level of supplies, equipment, etc., are maintained at adequate levels at all times.

- Inspect the housekeeping area and practices for compliance with current applicable regulations at least weekly.

- Serve on various committees of the facility as required by existing regulations and as appointed by the administrator.

- Assure that established Infection Control policies and procedures are followed by all department personnel.

- Review complaints and grievances and make necessary oral/written reports to the administrator.

- Keep abreast of economic conditions/situation and recommend adjustments to assure the continued ability to provide quality resident care.

- Represent the facility at and participate in meetings as required.

- Assist in developing methods for determining quality of cleanliness.

- Delegate authority, responsibility, and accountability to other responsible department personnel.

- Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc., to keep abreast of current changes in the health care field, as well as to maintain a professional status.

- Assure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained to perform such duties/services.

- Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.

- Verify invoices for the purchasing of supplies, equipment, etc., and submit to accounting.

- Assure that a sufficient number of housekeeping personnel are on duty at all times.

- Assist in the purchasing of supplies, equipment, etc., as required.

- Maintain a reference library of written material, laws, diet manuals, etc., necessary for complying with current standards and regulations and that will provide assistance in maintaining quality housekeeping.

- Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing the housekeeping department.

- Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the administrator immediately.

- Report all accident/incident as established by department policies. Fill out and file reports as directed.

- Assure that storage areas are clean and properly arranged at all times.

- Check housekeeping services to assure proper procedures are maintained at all times.

- Assist in developing and monitoring adequate inventory control procedures.

- Direct storage supplies as necessary.

- Receive and follow cleaning schedule/instructions from the executive director or as outlined in our policies and procedures.

- Empty and sanitize ashtrays (ashtrays must be emptied into appropriate metal containers with self-closing cover device).

- Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc., in resident rooms, living areas, recreational areas, bathrooms, and exit/entrance areas as instructed.

- Clean, wash, sanitize and/or polish bathroom fixtures – no water spots on fixtures.

- Clean windows, mirrors, in resident rooms, living and recreational area, bathrooms, and exit/entrance areas as instructed.

- Clean floors to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting, etc. as instructed. Ensure that caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties.

- Clean carpets to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and or disinfecting.

- Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting as instructed.

- Remove dirt, dust, and grease film, from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.

- Clean hallways and stairways as necessary and as instructed.

- Dispose of waste/trash into proper containers, and reline trash receptacle with plastic liners.

- Report and replace burned out light bulbs, including exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights, as soon as possible.

- Clean vacant rooms, as assigned to assure they are ready for occupancy.

- Assure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as outlined for respective shift areas.

- Assure that the facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and orderly manner.

- Perform terminal cleaning procedures as instructed when a resident is discharged and/or transferred to another area to assure that the room is ready for new occupancy.

- Perform cleaning/sanitizing procedures in isolation room/area, as instructed and in accordance with established infection control policies and procedures.

- Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by your supervisor and/or administrator.

- Maintain all areas, windows, hallways, etc., free of cobwebs.

- General cleaning of beds daily with routine thorough cleaning monthly, more often if bed is vacated.

- Report all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc., to your supervisor immediately.

- Ensure supplies have been replenished in assigned work areas as necessary.

- Assure that work/assignment areas are clean and free of equipment, supplies, etc., before leaving such areas on breaks, end of work day, etc.

- Keep work/assignment areas free of hazardous objects and assure that all supplies, equipment, etc., are properly stored at the end of your shift.

- Wears uniform as designated by facility.

- Is able to interpret the Resident’s Rights to resident, family, or other individuals, as necessary.

Join our team as the Assistant Director of Housekeeping where you will play a crucial role in creating a welcoming environment for our residents through exceptional cleanliness and service excellence.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor? If yes, please provide what you were charged with. WE are prohibited from hiring those charged with certain offenses.

Ability to Commute:

• Northumberland, PA 17857 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20