Lead Housekeeper

About This Role

The Lead Housekeeper assists the Housekeeping Manager and supervisor in maintaining high-quality cleanliness and laundry services throughout the community. This role ensures staff follow schedules, supervises daily housekeeping and laundry operations, and conducts inspections. The position also focuses on fostering a team-oriented environment that upholds a high standard of service and resident well-being.

Responsibilities

• Maintain housekeeping work orders in Worxhubs
• Ensure all housekeeping schedules are completed
• Provide feedback to the Manager on departmental issues, resident/staff concerns, and employees’ performance
• Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions as assigned
• Ensure all setups and take-downs are completed
• Respond to any calls for housekeeping requests or emergencies
• Assure assigned work areas are maintained in a safe and clean manner and train staff on cleaning procedures and safe chemical handling
• Assure established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained, as needed when performing housekeeping procedures
• Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to the Manager
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Presbyterian Homes Corporate Compliance policies regarding confidentiality and security of information

Requirements

• One to three years of experience in housekeeping and laundry functions
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to supervise and motivate a team effectively
• Ability to read and write English
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness standards

Qualifications

• One to three years of experience in housekeeping and laundry functions; experience in a retirement community or healthcare setting is preferred.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a retirement community or healthcare setting
• Bilingual skills

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits