Housekeeping Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of the Housekeeping Supervisor position is to direct the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assume the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of supervising the housekeeping department.

• Supervise the day-to-day housekeeping activities of assigned personnel.

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate housekeeping standards for the facility.

• Review current procedures and develop and implement new methods for performing daily housekeeping tasks as necessary.

• Standardize the methods by which work is accomplished.

• Schedule work assignments and prepare cleaning schedules. Revise as necessary.

• Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.

• Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as possible.

• Inspect storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc. for upkeep and supply control.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience

• Must have a minimum of six (6) months of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care facility or other related health care facility.

• Review and develop a plan of correction for housekeeping deficiencies noted during survey inspections and submit to the Administrator for approval.