Maintenance

Life Care Center of South Hill has been listed in the U.S. News and World Report Best Nursing Homes due to our excellent standing and ratings for the past several years. Our Resort Style, State of the Art Facility opened up in 2016 and specializes in ShortTerm Skilled Care. Come and join a great team in our 5 Star CMS Rated Facility. We are offering competitive salaries based on experience and looking for committed, compassionate and dynamic individuals to come and join our great team.

Job Type: Full-Time

Wage Range: $23.00-$27.00

Schedules Available:

FT Day Shiftouble- Every Saturday & Sunday 6:00am-10:00pm

Benefits(full-time) :

• Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Vacation, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave that begins accruing on day one
• Life insurance, short/long term disability
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts

Setting & Population Served

Life Care Centers of America facilities operate a Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide:

• Long term care for residents who require ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance
• Short term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury
• Collaborative care through an interdisciplinary team approach with nursing, therapy, and medical staff working together
• A diverse patient population including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs

Patient mix varies slightly by facility.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Assistant provides quality maintenance functions to the facility in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year maintenance experience preferred
• Proven knowledge of various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems preferred
• Knowledge of local building codes and ordinance preferred

Specific Job Requirements

• Valid drivers license in current State with satisfactory driving record per Life Care standards
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Cares Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Assist with preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements
• Inspect equipment/systems regularly for proper functioning and safety
• Run errands, handle incoming and outgoing freight, and lift and move heavy furniture and equipment
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer