Director of Housekeeping

New Paltz Center is hiring a Director of Housekeeping in the New Paltz, NY.

Summary

• The Director of Housekeeping is responsible for the effective supervision of all Housekeeping Services to ensure that a high level of cleanliness & safety is maintained.
• The Director is required to hire, train, evaluate & discipline housekeeping staff, develop their work schedules and inspect their work to ensure it meets the facility's cleanliness expectations and complies with infection-control procedures.
• The Director orders supplies, manage a budget and produce reports. He processes invoices and approves employee timesheets. The Director also oversees the facility's lost-and-found department and responds to guest complaints. He reports items in need of repair or maintenance.

Responsibilities Include:

• Supervise all staff in the Housekeeping Dept.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness & Safety throughout Facility grounds.
• Participate in the recruitment and hiring process.
• Assign staff to established work areas & duties.
• Plan and coordinate project work.
• Attend and participate in departmental staff meetings, development, and training courses.
• Provide and monitor individual guidance and motivation to employees.
• Assign equipment to staff; monitor daily equipment use, cleaning and maintenance.
• Ensure that all equipment is clean and in working condition at all times.
• Assist housekeepers as needed

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Strong work ethic, intense drive, and initiative for quality and customer service.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills both one-on-one and in group situations.
• Understanding of budgeting processes and awareness of profit and loss concepts.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills and an ability to prioritize.
• Ability to function appropriately under stressful conditions. Good stress management skills required.

About Us:

New Paltz Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 77-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in a quiet woodsy neighborhood outside of town. Our mission at New Paltz Center is to provide the finest rehab and skilled nursing services anywhere. Excellence is our goal and good outcomes are our daily measures of progress. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all of our residents, helping each to become stronger, healthier, and happier. We want all residents to leave New Paltz Center with dignity and independence. New Paltz Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.

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