DIRECTOR OF HOUSEKEEPING
- Full-time
Company Description
Advanced Care Staffing
Job Description
DIRECTOR OF HOUSEKEEPING
Nursing Home Facility
in the Bronx
Summary
The Director of Housekeeping
position is responsible for the planning,
organization, development and direction for the overall operation of the
Housekeeping Unit in accordance with and federal, state, and local standards
and guidelines, and as may be directed by the Director, Facilities Management,
to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all
times.
Essential
Functions
- Directs Housekeeping Unit staff and a
commercial laundry account in the fulfillment of unit project assignments
within budget, with quality and on schedule. - Maintains a high level of
cleanliness and safety throughout the nursing home facility. - Preserves the care and use of
supplies, equipment, etc. and the appearance of Housekeeping areas, and
performs regular inspections of resident areas and rooms for sanitation,
order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties. - Performs regular inspections of
resident, ancillary, and common areas for sanitation, order, safety, and
comfortable environment. - Assures that Housekeeping staff
follows established safety regulations in the use of equipment and
supplies at all times. - Inspects storage rooms, utility
and janitorial closet, etc., for upkeep and supply control. - Requisitions all Housekeeping
supplies and equipment and maintains adequate inventory levels to provide
a clean, safe and comfortable environment. - Recommends to the Director of
Facilities Management, budgetary amounts to meet the equipment and supply
needs of the unit. - Develops and maintains written
policy and procedures for housekeeping and laundry services and activities
with other related units. - Communicates with other unit
supervisors to adequately plan for Housekeeping services and activities. - Coordinates Housekeeping/Laundry
services and activities with other related units. - Coordinates and monitors resident
moves and responds to resident requests promptly and according to
policies. - Coordinates repair needs with
Physical Plant Services. - Processes payables efficiently,
according to policies and procedures. - Prepares and plans the
Housekeeping Unit's budget and submits to the Director, Facilities
Management for review and approval. - Seeks out new methods and
principles, and incorporates them into existing Housekeeping practices. - Attends and participates in
Strategic Unit Management Team meetings. - Serves on assigned committees of
the facility and provides written or verbal reports of the Housekeeping
services and activities as required by the committee's guidelines or
direction. - Participates in continuing
education opportunities for personal growth and development. - Performs other job duties and
projects as directed.
Competencies
- Communication Proficiency.
- Customer/Client Focus.
- Organizational Skills.
- Performance Management.
- Problem Solving/Analysis.
- Results Driven.
- Teamwork Orientation.
- Technical Capacity.
- Time Management.
Supervisory
Responsibility
This position manages all employees
of the department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring
of the employees within that department.
Work
Environment
This job operates in a clerical, office setting as well as throughout the facility. This role
routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones,
photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.While performing the duties of this
job, the employee frequently interacts
with residents, family members and other personnel.
The employee is occasionally exposed to infectious waste, diseases, various
medical conditions, etc., including the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
Qualifications
Requirements
- Must have Nursing Home experience
- Knowledge of state’s Unit of Health
Regulations. - At least 2 years’ experience as Director of
Housekeeping in long-term care facility
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.