POSITION SUMMARY

The Director plans, organizes, develops and leads the overall housekeeping/laundry operations in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures that safety procedures are practiced at all times including Personal Protective Equipment, fire extinguishers, MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) and Lockout Tagout procedures.
• Maintains equipment and supplies to avoid waste, damage to areas and equipment and to prevent accidents.
• Ensures compliance with all infection control techniques, placement of bio-hazard containers and removal techniques and procedures and policies.
• Ensures all general housekeeping tasks in all full service, assisted living resident suites, public areas and support areas meet and/or exceed quality standards.
• Oversees and develops job routines and instructions for all cleaning tasks.
• Ensures equipment is maintained in a clean, sanitary condition and operates per manufacturer’s standards.
• Provides leadership and actively participates in all fire and safety drills, in-service meetings and department programs.
• Understands, manages the department budget to include labor and other expenses and its impact on the bottom line.
• Processes and submits monthly expenses and budget data timely.
• Develops a working knowledge of state regulations and ensures compliance through supervising and coaching team members.
• Completes team member staffing and scheduling according to operational and budgetary guidelines.
• Review timekeeping practices and payroll reports to ensure all hours worked are recorded and appropriately paid.
• Meets with new residents to discuss housekeeping/laundry scheduling preferences and available services.
• Orders and keeps inventory of all janitorial and bathroom supplies not to exceed budgetary guidelines.
• Inspects and makes ready all apartments prior to occupancy by residents.

General Responsibilities

1. Performs all tasks and duties in an efficient and safe manner.

2. Performs other related duties as assigned or as necessary. Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by departmental and organizational needs.

3. Represents Aventura in a manner that conveys professionalism, confidentiality, courtesy, fairness, personal integrity, and respect for others.

QUALIFICATIONS

A. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• Two (2) years supervisory and management experience including hiring staff, coaching, performance management, daily operations supervision, discipline and counseling.

• Prior experience in the field of healthcare and geriatrics preferred
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Provides leadership by exhibiting confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well.

• Computer proficiency required

• Must speak and understand English