Hospital Housekeeping Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTIONHospital Housekeeping Supervisor

Department

Housekeeping

Designation

Housekeeping Supervisor

Reports To

Housekeeping Manager / Admin Manager / HR Department

Location

Hospital

Employment Type

Full-Time

Job Purpose

To supervise and coordinate the housekeeping team and ensure high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, sanitation, infection-control practices, and overall housekeeping services throughout the hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor housekeeping staff and their daily activities.
• Prepare and allocate daily duty schedules and work assignments.
• Ensure cleanliness of patient rooms, wards, OP areas, corridors, staircases, lifts, waiting areas, toilets, offices, and other hospital areas.
• Ensure proper cleaning and disinfection of critical areas as per hospital protocols.
• Monitor housekeeping staff attendance, punctuality, grooming, and discipline.
• Conduct regular rounds to inspect cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Ensure proper usage of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and housekeeping materials.
• Maintain adequate stock of cleaning materials and report shortages to the concerned department.
• Ensure proper segregation and disposal of waste as per hospital waste-management procedures.
• Coordinate with Nursing, Infection Control, Administration, Security, and other departments whenever required.
• Attend to housekeeping-related complaints and take immediate corrective action.
• Train housekeeping staff on cleaning procedures, infection control, safety, PPE usage, and proper handling of chemicals.
• Ensure housekeeping staff follow hospital rules, SOPs, and safety procedures.
• Maintain housekeeping checklists, inspection records, cleaning schedules, and other required documentation.
• Monitor deep-cleaning activities and ensure timely completion.
• Report maintenance issues such as plumbing, electrical, leakage, damaged furniture, or other facility-related problems to the concerned department.
• Ensure proper handling and maintenance of housekeeping equipment.
• Monitor staff performance and provide feedback to management.
• Coordinate housekeeping requirements during special events, VIP visits, audits, emergencies, and hospital functions.
• Ensure proper cleaning of isolation areas and other sensitive areas as instructed.
• Perform any other housekeeping-related duties assigned by the Management.

Required Skills

• Good supervisory and leadership skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of hospital housekeeping and sanitation procedures.
• Basic knowledge of infection-control practices.
• Ability to manage and motivate housekeeping staff.
• Good observation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare basic reports.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle emergency situations.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals and housekeeping equipment.

Qualification \& Experience

Qualification

• Minimum 10th / 12th / Diploma or equivalent.
• Housekeeping or facility-management certification will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in hospital housekeeping or healthcare facility housekeeping.
• Experience in supervising housekeeping staff is preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

• Cleanliness and hygiene standards maintained across the hospital.
• Timely completion of housekeeping duties.
• Staff attendance and discipline.
• Patient/staff complaint resolution.
• Proper use and control of housekeeping materials.
• Compliance with infection-control and safety procedures.
• Proper maintenance of housekeeping records and checklists.
• Staff productivity and performance.

Working Conditions

• Full-time hospital-based role.
• Willingness to work in shifts, including weekends and holidays when required.
• Must be able to conduct regular rounds throughout the hospital.
• Must follow all hospital safety, hygiene, infection-control, and disciplinary policies.

Pay

From ₹23,000.00 per month

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location

In person