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.