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Housekeeping Director
Atria Senior Living - Los Angeles, CA
posted about 2 months ago
About the position
The Housekeeping Director is responsible for overseeing and managing the housekeeping functions within a senior living community, ensuring a clean and safe environment for residents and staff. This role involves maintaining cleanliness standards, managing staff, and participating in the selection and training of team members. The director will also handle administrative tasks related to housekeeping operations, including inventory management and compliance with safety protocols.
Responsibilities
- Perform and manage housekeeping functions to maintain cleanliness standards for residents and staff.
- Maintain a high level of cleanliness in assigned areas.
- Participate in the staff selection process and interview candidates as needed.
- Create staffing schedules, including days off, holidays, and vacations.
- Assign personnel to established work areas and assigned duties.
- Plan, coordinate, and monitor assigned work to ensure proper frequencies are maintained.
- Ensure staff receives proper orientation, initial training, and ongoing education.
- Review and update duty lists with regular and relief associates periodically.
- Provide individual guidance and motivation to associates to enable optimal performance.
- Conduct periodic performance evaluations, coaching, and discipline of staff as required.
- Monitor staff attendance and address absenteeism patterns proactively.
- Ensure housekeeping equipment is safe, clean, and in good working condition.
- Participate in community and departmental safety programs to maintain a safe work environment.
- Assist housekeepers on an as-needed basis.
- Submit recommendations for painting, repairs, etc., to management.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the housekeeping office, storage, and closets.
- Inventory supplies and equipment; assist with ordering supplies.
- Responsible for cleaning public areas and residents' apartments, including bathrooms, kitchens, and common areas.
- Monitor all housekeeping duties of staff, including laundry duties and public restroom maintenance.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Three to five years of proven housekeeping supervisory experience plus actual housekeeping/janitorial experience.
- Ability to create and deliver group presentations and write clear reports.
- Basic arithmetic skills for calculations and analysis.
- Experience operating general office equipment such as computers and photocopiers.
- Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as mangle, iron, washer & dryer, and vacuums.
- Familiarity with all types of surfaces and respective cleaners.
- Experience in carpet and upholstery cleaning.
- Knowledge of isolation and infection control procedures.
- Ability to recruit, train, and manage performance of team members.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a senior living or healthcare environment.
- Knowledge of safety and compliance regulations in housekeeping.
Benefits
- Paid holidays and PTO
- Annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification
- Annual Scores Reward based on community survey results
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
- Tuition reimbursement for U.S Based Communities
