Housekeeping Supervisor

Housekeeping Supervisor Job Summary

The Housekeeping Supervisor supervises and coordinates the activities of workers engaged in keeping all areas of the facility neat and clean and all workers engaged in sorting and washing all garments, linens, and other items.

Housekeeping Supervisor Major Duties and Critical Tasks:

• Work with Administrator to develop work/cleaning and laundry schedules. Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
• Coordinate daily housekeeping/laundry services with other departments when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.
• Ensure that all areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive
• manner; that all staff has the appropriate training, equipment and supplies successfully execute this responsibility.
• Ensure appropriate techniques are followed by staff when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning/laundry. In-service all staff prior to performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous chemicals.
• Ensure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained by staff when performing housekeeping/laundry functions.
• Coordinate routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing services. Perform isolation cleaning procedures in accordance with established infection control procedures.
• Makes decisions that reflect both knowledge and good judgment.
• Shows evidence of awareness of own limitations and seeks assistance when necessary.
• Adheres to dress code and facility attendance policy.
• Attends committee meetings, if assigned. Reports related to the committee are given during staff meetings.
• Takes responsibility for own professional growth. Attends and participates in all scheduled training, educational and orientation classes, programs and activities including annual mandatory classes.

Housekeeping Supervisor Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous experiences in a housekeeping Supervisor role
• Skilled-Nursing Facility experience preferred
• Strong Attention to detail and work ethic