Housekeeping Supervisor

**Primary Purpose of this Position** The primary purpose of this position is to assist in supervising the day-to-day activities of the housekeeping department as directed by the Director of Environmental Services to assure that facility is maintained in a clean, safe and comfortable manner. **Duties and Responsibilities** **Administrative Functions** - Ensure that the resident environment is safe, clean, comfortable and home-like. - Oversee the housekeeping services necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly and comfortable interior. - Conduct routine housekeeping rounds. - Coordinate submission of work orders for housekeeping equipment requiring service or repair; ensure repairs follow manufacturer’s recommendations. - Maintain required records of work hours in collaboration with the human resources department. - Coordinate housekeeping services with other departments to ensure that services are provided in an efficient and timely manner. - Collaborate with the Administrator in the development of an approved department budget. - Evaluate workflow practices to identify opportunities for increased efficiency and cost reduction. - Contribute to the annual facility assessment by identifying tools, training or resources needed to conduct housekeeping services. - Establish and implement operational policies and procedures for the department that meet current regulatory standards and best practices. - Collaborate with the Infection Preventionist, vendors, consultants and maintenance in the selection of cleaning materials for linens, furniture, flooring and surfaces. - Ensure that team members are trained and competent in the use of any equipment or chemicals; maintain current safety data sheets (SDSs) for all products and chemicals used in the department. - Assume the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability of supervising the housekeeping department. **Committee Functions** Participate in the facility Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee; conduct audits, training and implement performance improvement plans as appropriate. **Duties and Responsibilities** Represent the housekeeping department and team members in the facility’s committees including the risk management, safety and infection prevention. - **Personnel Functions** Assign personnel to specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments; verify quality of work. - Conduct performance appraisals for team members providing accurate assessment of job performance and opportunities for improvement; develop performance improvement plans as appropriate. - Assist in the onboarding process for new housekeepers, assign preceptor or mentor to assist with the orientation and training of housekeeping department personnel. - Conduct progressive discipline as appropriate for violations of facility policies, resident rights or for other serious infractions which merit discipline. - Interpret department policies and procedures to housekeeping team members as appropriate including training of staff or new housekeeping personnel on facility policy revisions. - Review complaints/grievances of department personnel and provide recommendations and reports to the Director of Human Resources. **Staff Development Functions** Attend and participate in annual facility in-service training programs as scheduled; document training and competencies per facility policies. **Safety and Sanitation Functions** - Ensure housekeeping personnel use proper techniques for mixing chemicals. Ensure that all housekeeping personnel follow established facility policies governing the use of labels and SDSs. - Ensure that all personnel wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects; ensure access to appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) (i.e., goggles, etc.). - Ensure that appropriate SDSs for chemicals being used by housekeeping personnel are on file and easily accessible; conduct ran…