Job Overview
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $21.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
Job Description
This opportunity is with a healthcare facility committed to providing exceptional care and a clean, safe environment for its residents. The facility operates in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations to ensure the highest standards in hygiene and resident safety. The team emphasizes respect, dignity, and kindness for every resident, maintaining privacy and honoring their personal and property rights. The facility fosters a cooperative workplace culture among all departments and multidisciplinary teams, encouraging patience, initiative, and a strong willingness to assist residents, particularly those who may be difficult or in discomfort. Commitment to ethical conduct and doing the right... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Minimum 1 year experience in healthcare setting preferred
- Must be able to understand English language
- Must be able to follow directions
- Ability to stand, bend, twist, and reach throughout the day
- Ability to move intermittently throughout the day through all areas of the facility
- Capability to push, pull, move, or lift up to 25 lbs to a minimum height of 5 feet and carry such weight at least 15 feet
- Willingness to work in environments exposed to odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and infectious diseases including TB, AIDS, and Hepatitis B
- Ability to perform repetitive hand motions
- Commitment to adhere to safety and infection control protocols
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Minimum 1 year experience in healthcare setting preferred
- Must be able to understand English language
- Must be able to follow directions
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to treat residents with kindness, dignity, and respect
- Knowledge of infection control procedures
- Ability to work cooperatively with multidisciplinary teams
- Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safety procedures
Job Duties
- Cleaning and polishing furniture, fixtures, ledges, and room heating/cooling units in resident rooms and throughout the facility
- Cleaning, washing, sanitizing, and/or polishing bathroom fixtures
- Maintaining spotless windows and mirrors in resident rooms, bathrooms, recreational areas, and entrance/exit ways
- Cleaning floors including sweeping, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, and disinfecting
- Vacuuming, shampooing, and deodorizing carpets
- Dusting walls and ceilings and removing spots
- Daily disposing of refuse in accordance with sanitation procedures
- Daily emptying and sanitizing of trash cans
- Wearing or using safety equipment (back brace, mechanical lift, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects
- Ensuring laundry schedules are followed
- Collecting and sorting laundry in appropriate containers for washing
- Washing, folding, counting, stacking, hanging, and stocking laundry, linen, garments, etc.
- Coordinating laundry services with the nursing department
- Keeping areas free of hazardous objects and unnecessary supplies or equipment
- Keeping hallways and stairways clean and safe to walk
- Maintaining a clean and stocked supply cart
- Following proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions for cleaning
- Cleaning vacant rooms when assigned
- Performing tasks with precaution and using safety equipment as required
- Coordinating routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing department
- Following policies governing the use of labels and MSDSs
- Following established handwashing procedures
- Reporting all accidents/incidents to the supervisor immediately
- Keeping supervisor informed of burned out light bulbs, exit lights, room call lights, etc.
- Following infection control policies and procedures
- Abiding by all facility policies and procedures including fire safety
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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