Housekeeping Supervisor

Job Description

Role & responsibilities Supervising housekeeping staff : Overseeing daily housekeeping operations, ensuring that all staff perform their duties efficiently and according to the hospitals standards. Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene : Ensuring all areas, including patient rooms, hallways, and restrooms, meet cleanliness and sanitation standards to maintain a safe and sterile environment. Managing inventory : Monitoring and controlling cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock levels, and ordering supplies when necessary. Ensuring infection control : Enforcing hospital infection control protocols to prevent the spread of germs and infections among patients and staff. Training and development : Providing training to new and existing housekeeping staff on proper cleaning methods, hospital policies, and safety procedures. Scheduling and staffing : Creating and managing work schedules for housekeeping staff, ensuring proper coverage at all times, especially during high-traffic hours. Quality assurance : Conducting regular inspections to ensure cleanliness, hygiene, and safety standards are consistently maintained. Reporting and documentation : Keeping records of housekeeping activities, reporting maintenance issues, and communicating any concerns to management. Ensuring safety compliance : Enforcing safety procedures, ensuring staff use cleaning products and equipment correctly and safely, and preventing accidents or injuries. Handling guest or staff complaints : Addressing and resolving any complaints related to cleanliness or housekeeping services promptly and professionally.