JANITOR

Position Janitor in the Housekeeping department. This on‑call position is located in Manteca, CA 95336 and reports to the Housekeeping Supervisor. It is a non‑exempt role. Responsibilities Vacuum and clean carpets according to established procedures and schedule. Dust, mop, wax, and polish floors in accordance with routine and deep‑cleaning schedules. Wash windows on a routine schedule. Clean lighting fixtures on a routine basis. Clean wheelchairs, shower chairs, barrels, and other equipment per the established schedule. Empty and re‑line waste containers; properly dispose of contents. Keep dumpster area clean and lids closed daily. Keep all entrances to the building clean daily. Clean janitor closets and buckets on a routine schedule. Secure janitor closet and cleaning chemicals. Promptly report any needed repairs to the Housekeeping Supervisor. Practice infection control and safety policies of the department and facility. Be courteous, considerate, and cooperative when communicating with all facility personnel, residents, and the public. Respond appropriately to emergencies and disaster situations. Attend in‑service education and staff meetings as required. Demonstrate respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of each resident in all interactions. Appreciate the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information. Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property. Maintain a neat, clean, and well‑groomed appearance. Dependability is required. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent (preferred). Janitorial experience in a long‑term care facility or institutional setting (preferred). Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information and to communicate verbally in English. Mathematical proficiency: add, subtract, multiply, and divide; handle units of weight and volume. Exceptional communication and customer service skills; empathetic. Effective communication with patients, families, staff, and outside resources and agencies. Dependable and professional appearance, neatness, and grooming. Ability to comply with all regulatory and facility requirements, including annual TB screening and physical examination. Physical Capacities Move intermittently throughout the workday. See, hear, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately. Walk and stand for extended periods. Lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Perform continuous bending, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Bend, squat, stoop, pull, and push up to 25 pounds. Cope with mental and emotional stress associated with the position. Environmental Conditions Primarily inside work in normal temperatures; some noise, occasional fumes/odors, chemical exposure, and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Work occurs in an intimate, 24‑hour skilled care environment with disabled and cognitively impaired residents, involving weekend/holiday duty, emergency health or safety response, unusual resident behavior, family reactions, death and dying, oversight by state surveyors, and other variable medical staff involvement. Compliance Must follow HIPAA and be a mandated reporter regarding the suspicion of elder abuse and have access to Protected Health Information (PHI). #J-18808-Ljbffr HARVEST CROSSING POST ACUTE