Environmental Services Associate. Part-time

Housekeeper

Part-time and flexible available along with full-time Monday thru Friday.

The housekeeper cleans rooms, hallways, and common areas in the nursing home facility by performing the following duties:

• Takes appropriate linen carts to area and makes beds.
• Cleans lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, and stairways. Dry mops or wet mops the floors in the resident's rooms and public area.
• Sweeps and scrubs the floor. Vacuums carpeted areas, floors, and furniture.
• Maintains carpet and furniture. Dusts furniture and fixtures.
• Washes windows, door panels, and sills. Washes windows on inside and brushes screens.
• Empties wastebaskets and transports trash to disposal area.
• Cleans bathrooms and replenishes bathroom supplies.
• Maintains dignity and respect in all interactions with resident, staff, and others.
• Performs a daily thorough and deep clean of specific rooms which will require movement of furniture and personal resident belongings.

Competencies:

• Communication.
• Ethical Practice.
• Global & Cultural Awareness.
• Relationship Management.
• Attention to Detail.

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

General Supervision: routine duties are performed with minimal supervision; standard practices or procedures allow me to proceed alone at routine work; occasionally work is checked while in progress; work is reviewed upon completion.

Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situation with occasional or no variables.

The work environment characteristics 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 functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, such as cleaning supplies. Employee may come into contact with bodily fluids. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Some local travel is expected for this position.

Less than High school diploma; or up to one month of related experience or training; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Handle multiple projects simultaneously.

It is the policy of Miravida Living to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

In addition, Miravida Living will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.

Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals

Perform other duties as assigned

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.