Housekeeping Supervisor

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SUMMARY:



The primary purpose of the Housekeeping Supervisor position is to direct theday-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department and to assure resident safety.

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:


Administrative Functions

• Assumethe 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 procedures for performing daily housekeeping tasks as necessary.

• Standardize the methods in 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.

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

• Submit accident/incident reports to the Administrator within 24 hours of the occurrence.

• Assure that established infection control procedures are maintained.

• Coordinate routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing services.

• Submit necessary forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc. the Administrator as requested.

• Keepabreast of economic conditions/situations and recommend to the Administrator adjustments in housekeeping services that assure the continued ability toprovide a clean, safe, and comfortable facility environment.

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.

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