Lead Housekeeper

Lead Housekeeper

When you work at Regency Oaks, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you.

Regency Oaks is hiring for a Lead Housekeeper for our Independent living areas!

The Lead Housekeeper is responsible to supervise and train assigned employees in Environmental Services. Coordinates work assignments to assure maximum productivity and quality. Answers all house calls and assigns work to staff. Conducts inspections on a monthly basis and corrects problems if noted. Work as an aide or floor tech when necessary.

Principle duties include :

• Plan, organize and direct the Housekeeping Department programs and activities to ensure that the organization is maintained in a clean, safe, sanitary and comfortable manner.
• Coordinates Housekeeping Services with other facility departments and agencies.
• Assist in developing and maintaining written housekeeping policies and procedures.
• Ensures that department personnel follow department policies and utilize equipment and supplies effectively. Evaluates effectiveness of supplies and equipment used.
• Makes recommendations to the Administrator as necessary concerning the operation of the Housekeeping Department.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in apartments, such as : vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, and dusting of all cleared flat surfaces.
• Performs general housekeeping duties of hallways and common areas as directed by supervisor.
• Accomplishes all work in the order of priority set by supervisor.

Regency Oaks fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests :

Qualifications :

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions :

Moderate to heavy physical effort 95% of the workday. Must be able to stand and walk long distances up to 8 hours per day. Must be able to stoop and work from a kneeling position, perform repetitive bending, reaching and stretching. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. independently. Must be able to push and / or pull wheeled carts and equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. over tiled and carpeted surfaces over long distances. Must be able to operate a vacuum, work in confined spaces around furniture and breakable objects, and have constant contact with residents. May be exposed to communicable diseases including influenza, HIV and Hepatitis. May be exposed to unpleasant odors, high heat levels, and institutional cleaning chemicals.