Housekeeping Supervisor at PACS in Orem, UT

General Purpose

Coordinates and performs housekeeping services to ensure a high standard of cleanliness both inside and outside the community. Assists staff in completing housekeeping duties as needed.

Essential Duties

• Supervises housekeeping staff and coordinates staffing schedules to ensure the proper cleaning of offices, public areas, residences, and community grounds. Conducts regular inspections of all resident and public areas.
• Plans and schedules cleaning programs, including but not limited to annuals, move-in preparations, and carpet cleaning.
• Monitors inventory levels, orders all equipment and supplies needed for the department, and ensures the safe handling and storage of them.
• Assists in scheduling and conducting training sessions and department meetings for housekeeping personnel.
• Ensures staff is trained on the safe handling of cleaning chemicals in accordance with department guidelines and assures compliance with local, state, and federal safety standards, MSDS, OSHA, EPA, and other applicable rules and regulations.
• Assists housekeeping staff with cleaning duties, including cleaning floors, restrooms, kitchens, resident apartments, and other areas as needed.
• May assist with monitoring the budget for the housekeeping department.
• Prepares resident charges/billing for housekeeping services when applicable.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.

Supervisory Requirements

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).

Minimum of one year of related experience and/or training.

Previous experience or training in supervision and scheduling required.

Experience working in a long-term care facility preferred.

Language Skills

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism.

Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of housekeeping work areas.

Ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing housekeeping practices.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Fluent in written and spoken English.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, kneel, stand, walk, and talk, read, or hear.

Some use of office-related equipment to include copier/scanner/fax, telephone, calculator.

Daily use of housekeeping supplies and equipment.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Additional Information

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.