Environmental Services Aide

This is a position in Housekeeping.

This position is part-time

Hours: 7:00am - 2:30pm to include every other Saturday & Sunday


Job Summary:

The Environmental Services Aide performs scheduled housekeeping duties under the on-site supervision of the Environmental Services Supervisor, with the purpose of maintaining the facility, furniture, and equipment in clean and serviceable condition.


Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Performs general cleaning tasks such as dusting, sweeping, window washing, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, cleaning upholstery, cleaning light fixtures, and cleaning bathroom fixtures
• Performs floor care such as dust-mopping, wet-mopping, spot-mopping, stripping, sealing, waxing, and buffing
• Empties trash containers, replaces liners as appropriate and disposes of trash in proper receptacles, observing infectious and biohazard waste disposal procedures as appropriate
• Fills soap dispensers and paper towel dispensers. Dispenses tissue and other supplies to resident rooms and general use areas
• Practices infection control, universal precautions, and other preventive and protective safety procedures as instructed
• Uses equipment according to instructions and while observing proper precautions; reports any equipment malfunctions to the supervisor immediately
• Uses chemicals and supplies according to instructions and with proper protective equipment; reports any problems with chemicals and supplies to the supervisor immediately
• Reports repair needs to supervisor or maintenance department as appropriate
• Actively participates in QAPI program, taking a proactive approach to quality care and services on a continuous basis with engagement of residents, family members and staff
• Sets high standards of excellence for meeting resident needs, builds and maintains relationships with residents, communicates with residents in a genuine manner using appropriate verbiage, and establishes good rapport with the residents
• Has fun in creating a positive atmosphere for residents in conjunction with our Core Values
• Follows instructions and completes daily assignments as assigned and is proactive to change
• Possesses understanding and compassion for the elderly population
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalency (preferred)

License/Certifications

• CPR Certification (preferred)