LEAD HOUSEKEEPER

Harmony Senior Services; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Housekeeper to oversee the housekeeping department. This role involves supervising staff, ensuring cleanliness in common areas and resident apartments, and maintaining high standards of hygiene. You will play a crucial part in creating a welcoming environment for residents while managing schedules and training new team members. If you are detail-oriented and have a passion for leadership in a supportive community, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Qualifications

• Must have housekeeping experience and leadership skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train housekeeping staff daily.
• Maintain cleanliness of common areas and resident apartments.

Skills

Housekeeping Experience

Leadership Skills

Detail Orientation

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

STATEMENT OF JOB:

The Lead Housekeeper shall be responsible for the day to day oversight of the housekeeping department, including completing housekeeping schedules, as well as cleaning common living areas and resident apartments in the community.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide supervision and training for housekeeping staff daily
• Complete housekeeping work schedules
• Assist with finding coverage for staff call-outs

• Oversee cleaning of the entire facility, with particular emphasis on the common areas and the apartment bathrooms
• Complete maintenance request reports when needed
• Report deterioration or damage to the building and furnishings to housekeeping supervisor
• Operate the laundry equipment when needed
• Report inadequate quantities of all supplies needed to perform duties to Maintenance Director
• Use only approved cleaning products and ensure that all cleaning supplies are properly stored at all times
• Clean office areas when assigned
• Dust and clean all window blinds in the community
• Dust all furniture, book shelves, etc. in resident apartments and common areas
• Vacuum common areas and resident apartments
• Keep common area and resident bathrooms clean
• Clean apartments at resident move-out
• Attend required in-services and staff meetings
• Maintain resident privacy/confidentiality at all times. Follow all policies regarding release of resident information

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• Must have housekeeping experience as well as experience in a leadership role
• Ability to encourage/coach/direct housekeeping staff
• Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills to ensure completion of tasks

• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
• Ability to complete assignments thoroughly and on time
• Ability to work well with others as part of a team
• Polite and courteous to all residents, visitors, co-workers and management team
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, grasp, push and pull for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs and carry heavy objects for up to 20 feet
• Must wear designated uniform during work hours and maintain good personal hygiene
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays