Lead Housekeeper

Harmony Senior Services; Hockessin (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Benefits packages

Training

Work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services seeks a Lead Housekeeper to oversee daily housekeeping, manage schedules, supervise staff, and ensure cleanliness of common areas and resident apartments.

You will train team members, arrange coverage for absences, follow safety protocols, protect resident privacy, and maintain supplies. A HS diploma and leadership experience are required; weekend and holiday availability is expected.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee housekeeping daily and manage schedules.
• Supervise and train housekeeping staff.
• Clean common areas and resident apartments.
• Maintain supplies and report maintenance needs.
• Ensure resident privacy and follow policies.

Skills

Housekeeping leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

621 McGovern Road, Hockessin, Delaware 19707 Job Description 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.

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.

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

Why Harmony?

• 401k
• Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages
• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible Scheduling

Harmony Senior Services is a certified Great Place To Work and one of the country’s fastest growing companies in the luxury senior living industry offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care in 45+ locations across the United States.

Harmony Senior Services was founded on the belief that people deserve access to high quality senior living options. It is our honor to provide each resident, family member, and associate with the same care, compassion, and respect we would for our own family. We are a family serving families. Our team members are the foundation of the Harmony family, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We are passionate about serving our residents and their families while fostering a meaningful and fulfilling workplace for our team.

Begin your journey with Harmony Senior Services and join one of the leaders in the senior living industry today!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.