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Northpointe Woods is recruiting for a hospitality focused Lead Housekeeper Associate to join our team! The Lead Housekeeper is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Environmental Services Department. The Housekeeper is also responsible for training and supervising all housekeepers, ordering supplies, chemicals and equipment, assisting with budget preparation, and operating within budgetary guidelines. The Lead Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining excellent relations with the residents and promoting good departmental morale.
Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Housekeeper:
- Supervises the performance of all housekeepers through personal inspections of apartments and Health Center rooms, as assigned.
- Assists in the recruitment of staff, training, evaluating and disciplining all housekeepers.
- Keeps required records, reports and studies.
- Coordinates annual apartment cleanings with the Director of Plant Ops.
- Coordinates department functions with those of other departments.
- Conducts inventories of all housekeeping supplies, and places monthly orders for all housekeeping supplies.
- Coordinates the scheduling of all apartment cleaning and special cleaning projects.
- Performs the duties of a Housekeeper as necessary.
- Participates in the research, preparation and writing of the department budget.
- Assists in operating the Department within budget guidelines.
- Implements and monitors departmental compliance with all infection control policies and procedures.
- Orders necessary supplies, chemicals and equipment.
- Tests and evaluates new products to improve efficiency.
- Fills in as a Housekeeper in the event of staffing shortages.
- Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Plant Ops.
Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:
- High school education required. Special courses in housekeeping or institutional management are desirable.
- Scheduling and billing services.
- Good oral and written communications skills are essential.
- Prior housekeeping supervisory experience in a retirement community, hotel or health care setting required.
- Knowledge of housekeeping and infection control procedures required.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- Three to six months experience in housekeeping or janitorial position preferred.
- If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!
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