Head of Housekeeping with Additional Administrative Tasks

12 March 2026
100%
Lenk BE

Job summary

Senevita, a leading provider of integrated elder care services, employs around 4,000 staff. Join a supportive work environment focused on quality care and continuous improvement.

Tasks

Lead the housekeeping team, overseeing cleaning and laundry services.
Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards through regular checks.
Coordinate between departments and optimize processes for efficiency.

Skills

Experience in housekeeping or related fields; leadership skills preferred.
Strong communication and social skills, especially with the elderly.
Proficient in German and familiar with Office applications.

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About the job

Senevita is the largest integrated provider of services for the elderly and employs around 4,000 people. Outpatient and inpatient services seamlessly merge. While the Senevita locations stand for independent assisted living and comprehensive care, Senevita Casa is the leading provider of private home care services throughout Switzerland.For Senevita Halten in Lenk we are looking for an immediate or agreed upon start for a

Head of Housekeeping 40-60% with Additional Administrative Tasks

Your Tasks

Professional and personnel responsibility for the housekeeping area (cleaning, laundry)
Leading a team of around 10 employees
Regular operational presence in daily routines to support the team and ensure quality standards
Creation of deployment and vacation plans (PEP) as well as conducting employee interviews
Counter and telephone service and additional tasks in the administration area
Ensuring compliance with hygiene, quality, and occupational safety standards
Conducting regular quality checks and continuous process optimization
Responsibility for material management of the entire operation
Ensuring the preservation of value of buildings, furniture, and infrastructure
Coordination of interfaces with care, technical services, administration, and management
Further development of the area considering operational and economic requirements
Ensuring a structured flow of information within the team and towards superiors
Proactive shaping of everyday work and ongoing optimization of the area of responsibility

What You Bring

Training as a certified housekeeper EFZ or comparable training or several years of professional experience in cleaning/laundry
Leadership experience is an advantage
Diplomacy, discretion
High social competence and good sensitivity for elderly people
Ability to prioritize information in a structured way, communicate appropriately to the target audience, and professionally coordinate interfaces
Process-oriented and economical thinking as well as structured, solution-oriented working style
Diplomacy, discretion, and pronounced sensitivity for elderly people
Very good German skills in spoken and written form
Confident handling of Office applications and common IT programs (ideally knowledge of Polypoint and Business Central)
Great flexibility regarding work, working hours, and weekend/holiday shifts

We Offer You

Training as a certified housekeeper EFZ or comparable training or several years of professional experience in cleaning/laundry
Leadership experience is an advantage
Diplomacy, discretion
High social competence and good sensitivity for elderly people
Ability to prioritize information in a structured way, communicate appropriately to the target audience, and professionally coordinate interfaces
Process-oriented and economical thinking as well as structured, solution-oriented working style
Diplomacy, discretion, and pronounced sensitivity for elderly people
Very good German skills in spoken and written form
Confident handling of Office applications and common IT programs
Great flexibility regarding work, working hours, and weekend/holiday shifts

Does this position appeal to you? We look forward to your online application.If you have any questions, the following specialists will be happy to assist you by phone.