What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping Manager position at Friendship Village of Dublin?
Join a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of our community. Our Mission at Friendship Village of Dublin is “To care for, engage, and inspire our community to reimagine and maximize quality of life at every age”.
At Friendship Village our Values Drive us to RISE to any Occasion
Values:
Respect
Integrity and Innovation
Stewardship
Excellence
The Housekeeping Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Environmental Support Services Department with a focus on the Independent Living areas. The Housekeeping Manager is also responsible for training and supervising all housekeepers, ordering supplies, chemicals and equipment, assisting with budget preparation, and operating within budgetary guidelines. The Housekeeping Manager is responsible for maintaining excellent relations with the residents, and promoting good departmental morale.
Essential Job Duties:
- Manages the performance of all ESS associates through personal inspections of licensed care and common areas, as assigned.
- Assists in the recruitment of staff, training, evaluating and disciplining all ESS associates.
- Keeps required records, reports and studies.
- Manages annual apartment cleanings with the Environmental Support Services Manager.
- Manages department functions with those of other departments.
- Manages inventories of all ESS supplies, and places monthly orders for all ESS supplies in compliance with budget in coordination with ESS Supervisor. Works with ESS Supervisor on maintaining monthly budget spend downs updated with accurate information and shared Director of Support Services.
- Manages the scheduling of all cleaning, common areas, setups, and special cleaning projects
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school education required.
- Special courses in housekeeping or institutional management are desirable.
- Good oral and written communications skills are essential.
- Prior housekeeping supervisory experience in a retirement community, hotel or health care setting required.
- Knowledge of housekeeping and infection control procedures required.
