Housekeeping Director

Position :

Housekeeping Director

Department : Housekeeping

Reports to : Executive Director

FLSA : Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Executive Director, to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.

Essential Job Functions Duties and Responsibilities

Housekeeping Functions

• Plan, organize, implement, evaluate and direct housekeeping services as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with all current rules and regulations.
• Participate in the development, maintenance and updating of policies and procedures, job descriptions, in-services and housekeeping forms for the community.
• Provide written and oral reports.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing budget tracking or spend down sheets, reports and evaluations.
• Performs housekeeper / laundry functions.
• Do periodic checks on apartments to ensure proper procedures are followed.
• Final check on move-outs and prepare apartment for next occupant.
• Set up and maintain model apartments.
• Communicate with other department managers to plan for housekeeping services.
• Coordinate repairs needed within the physical plant.

Personnel Functions

Safety and Sanitation

Equipment and Supply Functions

Budget and Planning

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism. Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies / personnel, and the general public. Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and potentially hostile people within the facility. Must be able to speak, write and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, residents, and families.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Prefer experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital or other related industry.

Licensing / Certifications

None

Physical Requirements

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others in the work place will not be considered qualified for employment if physical requirements cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation.

Essential functions are carried out in a variety of positions including standing and sitting. To meet residents' needs, all positions require the ability to move freely through the building. Other physical demands are required as described below.

Task

Requirement

Frequency (Place X in approp. box)

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Seeing

Hearing

Tactile Sense

Talking

Must convey detailed and important spoken instructions to others accurately

Climbing

Balancing

Stooping

Kneeling

Crouching

Pulling

30 lbs.

50 lbs.

Pushing

30 lbs.

50 lbs.

Standing

Walking

Reaching

Fine Motor

Grasping

Twisting

Repetitive Motions

Lifting

30 lbs.

50 lbs.

Crawling

Static Position

Carrying

30 lbs.

50 lbs.

Other

Equipment and Tools

List equipment and tools operated and the frequency of use :

Those that cannot be delegated to a co-worker.)

Facility Vehicles : Equipment : Computer and personal communication devices

Tools : Housekeeping equipment and supplies Other :

Working Conditions

Check which working conditions the employee is subject to :

Physical Conditions :

Extreme temperatures Noise Wet and / or humid Vibration

Workplace Hazards :

X Blood, body fluids and / or infectious disease Hot Water Mechanical Electrical

Chemical Gasses Other