Housekeeping Supervisor

About the role

Skilled Nursing & Post-Acute Care

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a dependable and hands-on Housekeeping Supervisor to lead our housekeeping team and maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents, families, visitors, and staff.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership and organizational skills, experience supervising housekeeping staff, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and resident satisfaction. This role combines team leadership, scheduling, quality inspections, and hands-on housekeeping support.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise housekeeping staff and coordinate schedules to ensure adequate coverage and timely completion of cleaning duties.
• Inspect resident rooms, common areas, offices, restrooms, and community grounds to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Plan and coordinate routine cleaning programs, including deep cleaning, move-in preparations, annual cleaning projects, and carpet cleaning.
• Monitor inventory and order housekeeping supplies, equipment, and materials as needed.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Train staff on housekeeping procedures, workplace safety, and applicable OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Assist with daily housekeeping duties, including cleaning floors, restrooms, kitchens, resident rooms, and common areas as needed.
• Coordinate department meetings and training sessions to promote teamwork and consistent performance.
• Monitor departmental expenses and assist with budget management.
• Prepare resident charges for housekeeping services when applicable.
• Maintain a safe working environment by preventing accidents, preserving equipment, and reinforcing safe work practices.
• Respond professionally to housekeeping concerns and work to resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain positive working relationships with residents, families, visitors, and facility staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of related housekeeping experience and/or training.
• Previous supervisory and scheduling experience required.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, healthcare, or a similar environment preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive feedback.
• Professional and courteous communication skills when interacting with residents, families, staff, and visitors.
• Ability to manage supplies, equipment, schedules, and multiple priorities effectively.
• Knowledge of safe cleaning practices, chemical handling, and workplace safety procedures preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Regularly sit, kneel, stand, walk, talk, read, and hear.
• Frequently use housekeeping supplies and equipment.
• Occasionally use office equipment, including copiers, scanners, telephones, and calculators.
• Ability to perform hands-on cleaning duties as needed.

Work Environment

The noise level is generally low to moderate. The role involves working throughout the facility, including resident rooms, common areas, offices, and other designated spaces.