DIRECTOR OF HOUSEKEEPING

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.

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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.