What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Housekeeping position at Brooklyn Heights?
About Discovery Management Group
Discovery Management Group is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, a recognized industry leader for performance, innovation and lifestyle customization that today, ranks among the 2 largest U.S. senior living operators. Discovery Management Group specializes in managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and lifestyle personalization, Discovery Management Group plays a vital role in serving more than 6500 residents nationwide.
About the Opportunity
Does working for the leader in the Senior Housing industry sound like the professional challenge you are seeking? Discovery Senior Living offers significant opportunities for growth and career advancement. Employees are encouraged to take responsibility for their own careers. You'll be working with incredible individuals with boundless creativity.
Responsibilities
- Plans, organizes, develops and leads the overall housekeeping/laundry operations in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
- 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 community’s 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 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.
Qualifications
- Two (2) years supervisory and management experience including hiring staff, coaching, performance management, daily operations supervision, discipline and counseling.
- Three (3) years housekeeping/laundry operations experience.
- Associates degree preferred.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Provides leadership by exhibiting confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well.
Benefits
In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Discovery offers a comprehensive benefit package.
Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays. Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.
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