Housekeeping Aide

Description

Housekeeping Aide

PAY RATE: $15.60 per hour – $17.23 per hour, (dependent upon experience)

SHIFT FULL TIME: 5 days per week, EVENING SHIFT, including every other weekend,

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Housekeeping Supervisor, the Housekeeping Aide is responsible for cleaning resident rooms and other interior and exterior facility areas and assisting in maintaining a clean and attractive environment for the residents according to facility policy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reports to work as scheduled. Attends all mandatory in-services by employee’s anniversary date

Complies with all facility policies and procedures

Acts appropriately under the direction of the Housekeeping Supervisor and acts as a part of the interdisciplinary team

Clean and straighten (including vacuuming, wiping, mopping, polishing, etc.) rooms, offices, and common areas; polish and remove items; ensure resident’s rooms are safe, comfortable, and maintained in an attractive manner

Demonstrates ability to adjust to changes in shift assignments to meet facility needs

Cleans and sanitizes areas of responsibility according to facility policy and procedure

Moves and arranges residents’ furniture and equipment as directed by the supervisor

Cleans residents dining areas after meal service and adheres to weekly cleaning schedule of the dining area

Cleans and sanitizes resident bathrooms and common bath areas

Cleans and maintains windows and walls in resident rooms and common areas

Complies with the weekly departmental cleaning schedule

D aily responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing rooms or other assigned areas, changing linens, changing glassware, and removing debris. Specific duties include dusting and polishing, cleaning all furniture and accessories, washing windows and mirrors, removing stains or marks, and emptying all trash. Housekeeping aides clean and sanitize bathing spaces, sinks, and toilets; vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping are also included in their duties. They check for damages to company property and submit reports to appropriate supervisors

Daily duties also include maintaining supply carts with adequate supplies. To ensure all daily duties and assignments are met, housekeeping aides communicate with supervisors and other staff members throughout the day

Addresses family satisfaction issues immediately by reporting them to the supervisor in a professional manner

Is aware of Resident Abuse Reporting Law

Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude

Demonstrates ability to locate emergency equipment (i.e., fire extinguisher)

Demonstrates ability to identify and respond appropriately to potential behavioral outbursts

Uses facility equipment safely

Recognizes, removes, and/or reports potential hazards

Follows established safety rules/accident prevention

Observe rules of safety at all times, including complying with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) guidelines for chemical use

Demonstrates ability to identify and respond appropriately to potential behavioral outbursts

Uses facility equipment safely

Recognizes, removes, and/or reports potential hazards

Follows established safety rules/accident prevention

Observes rules of safety at all times and is alert to safety hazards to self and co-workers, including complying with Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) guidelines for chemical use

Demonstrates proper hand-washing techniques

Disposes of waste properly

Complies with departmental dress code

Addresses residents in a respectful manner

Discusses confidential resident information in appropriate areas only

Other Duties as Assigned by Housekeeping Supervisor

LOCATION: 292 Main Street, East Aurora, NY. We are nestled in the beautiful, quaint small town of East Aurora, which perfectly blends the natural environment and urban life. We are a short 16-minute drive from the Bills Stadium, only 25 minutes from Canalside, and a mere 21-minute drive from the Walden Galleria!

BENEFITS:

Weekly Paychecks

Referral Bonuses

Flexible Schedules

Peer Mentorship

REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or equivalent required

Must be punctual, reliable, and flexible

Must be able to work in close cooperation with others as well as independently

Must be flexible, punctual, professional, and reliable

Strong customer service skills and compassion

ABOUT US:

Absolut Care is comprised of five skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living facility in New York State, including: Absolut Care of Allegany in Allegany, Absolut Care of Aurora Park in East Aurora, Absolut Care of Gasport in Gasport, Absolut Care of Orchard Brooke in Orchard Park, Absolut Care of Three Rivers in Painted Post and Absolut Care of Westfield in Westfield.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)