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Kirby Pines
Laundry Supervisor - Housekeeping
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What they do
A Housekeeping or Environmental Services Supervisor supervises the staff that provide cleaning and housekeeping services, primarily for rooms and bathrooms in hotels and hospitals. May also work in office buildings, colleges, other institutions or private residences with a large housekeeping staff.
$39,302 / year median in Tennessee
+10% projected growth
Job Description
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversight of Laundry / Floor Technician staffMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in Team Leadership- Supports the mission, vision, philosophies, policies, and goals of the organization.
- Be thoroughly familiar with all facility policies and procedures; implement them as written
- Maintains a close working relationship with the Director of Environmental Services and other department leaders.
- Makes decisions and leads housekeeping team.
- Maintains good interpersonal relationships with his or her team, administration, resident, family members, other customers, department leaders and other staff members. Supervise Housekeeping and Laundry Services
- Make regular rounds of facility to ascertain the completion of work to set standards.
- Supervise the cleaning of resident rooms and common areas in accordance with codes and standards.
- Supervise the laundering of flat linens in accordance with codes and standards.
- Delegate responsibility to housekeepers through work assignments and follow up Manage Housekeeping / Laundry Vendor Relations and Ordering
- Order and maintain cleaning supplies and chemicals
- Order and maintain cleaning and floor equipment
- Be courteous and respectful to residents, families, visitors, and co-workers and respond to service requests appropriately and with prompt follow up. Oversee of Sanitation and Operation of Housekeeping / Laundry Department
- Continuously observe the environment for conditions of cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and overall appearance, and report any adverse findings to the appropriate staff member for further action.
- Ensure proper operation and maintenance of the Housekeeping equipment.
- Maintain sanitation standards that meet or exceed regulations. Participate in Education and Committees
- Participate in in-service education and staff orientation.
- Attend professional meetings and seminars as dictated by facility needs and prepare a summary of such programs.
- Participate in facility committees as requested All other duties as assigned Job Requirements Required Education and Experience
- H.S. Diploma or GED preferred
- Experience in Housekeeping Supervision preferred
- Experience working with older adults preferred Required Skills
- Ability to read and follow equipment and cleaning chemical instructions.
- Good problem solving skills and ability to develop conceptual alternatives
- Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Basic mathematical skills required
- A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills
- Strong negotiation skills and understanding of vendor relations including quotation and ordering processes
- Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
- Strong morals and ethics, along with a commitment to staff privacy Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability.