Housekeeping Foreperson

Housekeeping Foreperson

Salary $24.0583 per hour

How to Apply

Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or its equivalent AND two (2) years of institutional or commercial building maintenance experience, or

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is acceptable.

It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position. The pre-employment drug screen must be completed within 48 hours of the acceptance of the conditional offer of employment.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Environmental Services Manager, the incumbent supervises the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with Federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing long-term care facilities, and assures that the facility is maintained in a clean and safe manner.

Overview

Duties

Supervises the day-to-day housekeeping functions, monitors work assignments, coordinates assignments with nursing staff, and develops work and vacation schedules.

Recommends the purchase of equipment and supplies to the Environmental Services Manager.

Monitors and orders supplies through materials management and recommends payment of all associated contracted services.

Trains personnel in proper techniques of mixing chemicals, cleaning disinfectants and solutions, cleaning methods, and the use of equipment.

Assures that containers of chemicals, cleaning agents, etc. are properly labeled and stored and that the required MSDSs are properly affixed and filed.

Conducts performance evaluations in accordance with established policies and procedures; ensures that discipline is administered fairly.

Demonstrates new products, cleaning methods, and cleaning techniques to staff.

Oversees housekeeping practices to ensure that work is done safely and efficiently, that protective equipment is used when needed, and that equipment is cleaned and stored properly at the end of the shift.

Performs related tasks and duties as assigned or directed by the Environmental Services Manager.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of

Housekeeping methods, practices, and procedures in a long-term care facility.

Skill in

Ability to

Communicate effectively with co-workers, residents, visitors, and the public

Make independent decisions and follow written and oral instructions

Lead others; work harmoniously with and supervise other employees

Plan, organize, develop, interpret, and implement the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Housekeeping Department

Maintain and use the supplies and equipment needed to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of housekeeping areas

Perform regular inspections of resident rooms and nursing units for sanitation, order, safety, and the proper performance of assigned duties.

Communicate information concerning a resident's condition.