JANITOR

Job Details Job Location: Manteca, CA 95336 Position Type: On-Call Education Level: High School Job Description The Janitor is responsible to assist the Housekeeping Supervisor to maintain the facility’s physical environment including floors, walls, windows and related housekeeping areas in a clean and sanitary condition. Reporting This position reports to the Housekeeping Supervisor. FLSA Status Non-Exempt Qualifications / Requirements Education: High School graduate or equivalent (preferred) License: None required Work Experience: Janitorial experience in a long term care facility or institutional setting preferred Language Skills: Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and communicate effectively in English Mathematical Skills: Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, including weight and volume units Communication Skills: Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills, be empathetic, and effectively communicate with patients, families, staff, and external resources Essential Job Functions Vacuum and clean carpets in accordance with established procedures and schedule Dust, mop, wax, and polish floors in accordance with established procedures and 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 in accordance with the established schedule Empty and reline waste containers and 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 Keep janitor closet and cleaning chemicals secured Promptly report any needed repairs to the Housekeeping Supervisor Practice infection control policies and procedures of the department and facility Practice safety policies and procedures 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 knowledge of, and 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 Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions, and complete the assigned responsibilities of the department Dependability Other duties as assigned Physical Capacities Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday, see, hear, or use prosthetics to function adequately Must meet general health requirements, including annual TB screening and physical examination Must walk and stand for extended periods Must lift and carry up to 50 pounds, bend, squat, stoop, pull, and push up to 25 pounds Must cope with mental and emotional stress of the position Environmental Conditions Primarily inside work, normal temperatures, some noise, occasional fumes/odors, chemical exposure, and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens. This job requires exposure to the stresses associated with an intimate, 24‑hour skilled care environment for disabled and cognitively impaired residents, including emergency response, weekend and holiday duty, unusual or impaired behavior by residents, family reactions to having a loved one in a nursing home, death and dying, oversight of state surveyors, ombudsmen and federal officials, presence of consultants and attorneys, and variable involvement of medical staff. HIPAA and Reporting The position is a Mandated Reporter regarding the suspicion of elder abuse and may have access to Protected Health Information (PHI). The employee must comply with HIPAA regulations at every level of interaction. #J-18808-Ljbffr