Housekeeping- Porter

EOE Statement JOB HAINES HOME IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYER:

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex or gender (including pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. We shall make reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a known disability or pregnancy-related condition, or those with sincerely-held religious beliefs, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship or would pose a direct threat of danger to the individual or others.

About the Organization Job Haines Home The Job Haines Home is a non-profit, non-sectarian home for the purpose of providing care for elderly people while maintaining their sense of dignity and security. To provide 'relief of poor and aged persons of both sexes, who by sickness, casualty or other causes be rendered incapable of attending their usual occupation or calling.'
* Quoted from the 1897 Certificate of Corporation The philosophy of the Job Haines Home is to deliver services in such a way so as to provide a high quality of life for its residents by fostering the residents' right to exercise their independence, individual personal expression and choice. The management of the Home recognizes that individuals have special needs and strives to meet those needs while assuring that their dignity and respect are maintained at all times.

Category Housekeeper

Director of Housekeeping

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Previous experience in long-term care facility preferred. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language required.

The primary purpose of this position is to maintain the cleanliness of the facility as well as the safe and efficient storage of supplies in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by your supervisor, to assure that a successful housekeeping program is continued at all times.

• Ability to follow oral directions.
• Ability to follow written directions.
• Ability to follow cleaning schedules and instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our established policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform basic maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc., by sweeping, snow/ice removal, etc., as necessary
• Ability to replace burned out light bulbs, including exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights, etc. lights, room call lights, etc., wherever necessary.
• Ability to perform cleaning procedures (such as sweeping, mopping, trash removal, washing, etc.) as required and in accordance with facility policy.
• Reports all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc., to your supervisor or Administration immediately.
• Assures that work/assignment areas are clean and free of hazardous conditions (i.e. equipment/tools/supplies are properly stored; area is free of spills; etc.)
• Ability to follow established safety procedures, Infection Control, and Universal Precautions when performing porter tasks.
• Disposes of refuse, soiled linen, and diapers daily in accordance with established procedures.
• Ability to keep supervisor information of porter supply needs.
• Ability to dispense supplies and bottled water as required.
• Ability to lift/move equipment, furniture, and supplies as required.
• Ability to remove and replace screens and storm windows as necessary.
• Ability to attend in-service training programs as required.
• Ability to observe all department and facility policies and procedures, including: infection control, saniation, and fire prevention/safety.
• Ability to follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times. This includes the ability to maintain the confidentiality of resident care information.
• Turns in all found articles to your supervisor.
• Ability to come to work as…