Overview

Under the direction of the Director of Environmental Services, assists in the supervision of the day-to-day activities and operation of the department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing Terence Cardinal Cook Nursing Home.

Responsibilities

Skill Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of housekeeping practices and procedures in a long term care facility.
• Must possess leadership ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise non-professional personnel.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of housekeeping services.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of housekeeping areas; must perform regular inspections of resident rooms/units, ancillary areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on the maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing housekeeping practices.

Qualifications

Essential Functions

• Supervise the day-to-day functions of assigned personnel.
• Assist in setting standards.
• Assist in standardizing the methods in which work is accomplished.
• Assist in the development of procedures for performing daily tasks.
• Coordinate daily services with nursing when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living, dining, and/or recreational areas.
• Assist in scheduling work assignments, preparing daily cleaning schedules, etc. Revise as necessary.
• Assure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
• Perform administrative requirements (i.e., completing necessary forms. reports, supply orders, etc.) and submitting to the director as necessary.
• Review payroll in director’s absence.
• Makes daily rounds of Nursing Home insuring Home is maintained properly and prepares work orders.
• Sets schedules and work hours for all staff and reviews employee’s performance evaluations.
• Selects and refers to Director of Environmental Services for approval supplies and equipment for department use.
• Available on a call in basis when needed to provide coverage during weekend, evening or night shifts seven days of the week.
• Responsible for the operation of the laundry and housekeeping departments in the absence of the Director of Environmental Services.
• Plans and conducts department meetings.
• Serves on TCC Nursing Home committees as required by Administration.
• Assists other departments in preparing set ups for both Resident and non-Resident events.
• Coordinates annual mandatory training for staff with the Staff Development Department.
• Attends staff development programs, especially mandatory education programs.
• Observes guidelines of the HAZCOM program
• In the spirit of cooperation in response to Resident needs, it may be necessary to perform other related duties as requested and unrelated duties in case of emergency.