Housekeeping Manager manages the daily operations of a housekeeping services department to ensure offices, patient/guest rooms, facilities and other specified areas are kept in a clean and orderly condition. Inspects facilities, recommends upgrades when needed. Being a Housekeeping Manager establishes workflows, standard procedures and quality control plans. Responsible for the maintenance of vendor/supplier relationship. Additionally, Housekeeping Manager may require a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Housekeeping Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Housekeeping Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Summary:
Supervises and coordinates the activities of workers engaged in keeping all areas of the facility neat and clean and all workers engaged in sorting and washing all garments, linens, and other items.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Work with Administrator to develop work/cleaning and laundry schedules. Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
Coordinate daily housekeeping/laundry services with other departments when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.
Ensure that all areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive
manner; that all staff has the appropriate training, equipment and supplies successfully execute this responsibility.
Ensure appropriate techniques are followed by staff when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning/laundry. In-service all staff prior to performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous chemicals.
Ensure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained by staff when performing housekeeping/laundry functions.
Coordinate routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing services. Perform isolation cleaning procedures in accordance with established infection control procedures.