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Direct Staffing Inc

DIRECTOR OF HOUSEKEEPING

Direct Staffing Inc, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Summary Essential Functions

Directs Housekeeping Unit staff and a commercial laundry account in the fulfillment of unit project assignments within budget, with quality and on schedule.

Maintains a high level of cleanliness and safety throughout the nursing home facility.

Preserves the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc. and the appearance of Housekeeping areas, and performs regular inspections of resident areas and rooms for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.

Performs regular inspections of resident, ancillary, and common areas for sanitation, order, safety, and comfortable environment.

Assures that Housekeeping staff follows established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies at all times.

Inspects storage rooms, utility and janitorial closet, etc., for upkeep and supply control.

Requisitions all Housekeeping supplies and equipment and maintains adequate inventory levels to provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

Recommends to the Director of Facilities Management, budgetary amounts to meet the equipment and supply needs of the unit.

Develops and maintains written policy and procedures for housekeeping and laundry services and activities with other related units.

Communicates with other unit supervisors to adequately plan for Housekeeping services and activities.

Coordinates Housekeeping/Laundry services and activities with other related units.

Coordinates and monitors resident moves and responds to resident requests promptly and according to policies.

Coordinates repair needs with Physical Plant Services.

Processes payables efficiently, according to policies and procedures.

Prepares and plans the Housekeeping Unit's budget and submits to the Director, Facilities Management for review and approval.

Seeks out new methods and principles, and incorporates them into existing Housekeeping practices.

Attends and participates in Strategic Unit Management Team meetings.

Serves on assigned committees of the facility and provides written or verbal reports of the Housekeeping services and activities as required by the committee's guidelines or direction.

Participates in continuing education opportunities for personal growth and development.

Performs other job duties and projects as directed.

Customer/Client Focus.

Organizational Skills.

Performance Management.

Problem Solving/Analysis.

Results Driven.

Teamwork Orientation.

Technical Capacity.

Time Management.

This position manages all employees of the department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department.

This job operates in a clerical, office setting as well as throughout the facility. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently interacts with residents, family members and other personnel. The employee is occasionally exposed to infectious waste, diseases, various medical conditions, etc., including the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

Qualifications Requirements

Must have Nursing Home experience

Knowledge of state’s Unit of Health Regulations.

At least 2 years’ experience as Director of Housekeeping in long-term care facility

Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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