Floor Technician-Meridian Village​/Evening

Position: Floor Technician-Meridian Village-FT-Day/Evening
Job Description:

Introduction:

Demonstrates the philosophy of the sponsoring Lutheran congregations, through upholding the Ever True mission of “Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest”, core values and code of conduct.

Summary:

Performs seven-step cleaning, carpet care and resilient floor care in accordance with the standard operating procedures of the Housekeeping department. Completes special cleaning projects as assigned.

Responsibilities Performs a variety of general cleaning duties to include dusting high and low, scrubbing, wiping, mopping wet and dry, vacuuming and any other assigned cleaning duties.

Performs cleaning in a variety of areas including resident rooms, dining areas, kitchens, living rooms and other general living areas, hallways, stairwells, elevators, bathrooms, recreation areas, nursing stations, medication rooms, clean and soiled utility rooms, break rooms, offices and any other assigned areas.

Performs carpet care and resilient floor cleaning according to procedure and as assigned and performs corrective and preventative floor care.

Completes special projects such as deep cleaning of resident rooms, special cleaning of staff work areas and other cleaning projects as assigned.

Completes public area set-ups and organizes and completes special set-ups and communicates with other department personnel regarding special events.

Maintains department records including project work sheets and cleaning schedules.

Mixes, labels, monitors and properly utilizes a variety of approved cleaning products.

Conducts specialized clean-up according to procedure and utilizing proper equipment such as blood spill and hazardous material clean-up.

Follows infection control procedures, including proper hand washing, trash/waste storage and disposal and wearing protective clothing and equipment when handling waste and cleaning agents.

Follows all safety procedures and protocol as dictated by Ever True policy, federal and state regulations and standard housekeeping practice.

Reports all hazardous conditions, defective equipment and accidents or incidents to the supervisor immediately.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.

Education/

Experience:

Housekeeping experience in Long-term care, hospital or hotel preferred.

Certification/Licensure:
No Certification or Licensure required.

Language

Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.

Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations.

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Must possess communication skills necessary to organize a group of employees to complete a task.

Must be able to operate in a safe manner cleaning equipment such as an automatic scrubber, battery powered burnisher, buffers, extractors and other similar equipment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions The physical requirements and working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.

Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs. Must be able to push/pull 400 lbs. on wheelsA well lighted and ventilated working area that has its own temperature control system (air conditioning and heat).On occasion, may be subject to emotionally upset residents, or family members.

Is willing to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

Is subject to exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B virus within guidelines of standard precautions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and standards.

Ever True Pay & Benefits Pay grade: 09, $16.20/hour to $25.15/hour.

Eligible for shift differentials:
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