Lead Housekeeper | Senior Living

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

Job summary

A leading company in senior living is looking for a Lead Housekeeper to oversee the housekeeping department. In this role, you will train staff, maintain cleanliness in common areas and resident apartments, and ensure high standards of service. Bring your leadership skills and attention to detail to make a meaningful impact in our community.

Qualifications

• Housekeeping experience in a leadership role required.
• Strong organizational skills to ensure tasks are completed thoroughly and on time.
• Ability to work well with others and maintain a polite demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train housekeeping staff.
• Oversee cleaning of the facility and ensure use of approved products.
• Report building damage and supply shortages to management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide supervision and training for housekeeping staff daily
• 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

About the company

Harmony Senior Services provides caring and compassionate senior living. Visit our website to learn more.

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