Lead Housekeeper

Harmony Senior Services; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + Benefits Packages

Training & Career Laddering

Great work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Memphis, TN is seeking a Lead Housekeeper to oversee the housekeeping department, manage schedules, and supervise staff in a senior living community. You will ensure clean common areas and resident apartments, while coaching team members and maintaining resident privacy.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, housekeeping experience with leadership, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in housekeeping and leadership roles is required.
• Ability to coach/direct housekeeping staff.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and complete tasks on time.
• Able to work well with others and be a team player.
• Willing to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day housekeeping operations and schedules.
• Supervise and train housekeeping staff daily.
• Maintain cleaning of common areas and resident apartments.
• Assist with staff coverage for call-outs.
• Operate laundry equipment as needed.
• Maintain supplies and report needs to Maintenance Director.
• Ensure resident privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Detail oriented

Time management

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laundry equipment operation

Job description

9525 US Highway 64, Memphis, Tennessee 38002

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