Job description

Position: Housekeeper Floor Tech

Location: Bedford Care Center of Newton

Job Summary:

Primarily responsible for floor buffing and burnishing; also responsible for performing daily Housekeeping duties inside and outside Facility; completes work assignments according to Company Policies, State and Federal Regulations; must communicate courteously and respectfully with Residents, Employees and others

Qualifications:

Must have literacy skills at a level to read, write and understand Company Policies, State and Federal Healthcare Regulations and OSHA Regulations; prefer Housekeeping experience in a long-term care Facility; must be in good physical condition; must pass drug screens and have a satisfactory Criminal History Background Check

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Immediately cleans any spills or liquids on floor and places wet floor signs as needed
• Sweeps, dust mops, damp/wet mops, uses buffer / burnisher on all non-carpeted floors
• Cleans soiled areas, bathrooms, sinks, toilets, empties trash cans, replaces liners, cleans other areas as needed
• Keeps equipment and work areas clean, safe organized and keeps equipment and supplies properly stored
• Reports to Maintenance Supervisor / Safety Coordinator any hazardous condition, equipment, accident, incident or problem that cannot be corrected or is outside your ability or authority
• Complies with OSHA’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Regulations regarding proper labeling and handling of cleaning solutions and hazardous substances
• Complies with all cleaning schedules, including periodic cleaning and sanitizing of wheelchairs and other equipment according to Facility schedule and/or as needed or assigned
• Complies with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and Lockout/Tagout procedures
• Communicates with staff in other Departments to meet the needs of the Residents
• Helps clean tables and floors in Dining areas and Day Rooms before and after meals
• Cleans and changes privacy curtains and drapery in Residents’ rooms as scheduled, or as needed
• Cleans carpets, including vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing and disinfecting
• Strips and refinishes all hard-surface flooring to attain a glossy appearance; maintains cleanliness of all baseboards throughout the building
• Informs Maintenance Supervisor of needed repairs of baseboards

Excellent Benefits:

Bedford Care Centers offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full time employees. It is our desire to demonstrate to our employees and their families that we value them through the offering of a benefits package that positively contributes to their quality of life. A summary of benefits offered includes:

Paid Time Off (PTO) including:

• Vacation pay
• Paid sick leave

Insurance benefits including:

• Group Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance

Other Benefits:

• Holiday Incentive Pay
• Daily Pay – upon your request
• Direct deposit
• Bereavement leave
• Retirement Savings Plan/401K
• Shift Differentials for some nursing positions
• Tuition reimbursement for nursing education (CNA to LPN)
• Scholarship program for continuing nursing education
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family Medical Leave

IF CONTACTED, YOU WILL BE REQUESTED TO COMPLETE A MORE THOROUGH APPLICATION AT THE FACILITY.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Mississippi healthcare organizations are required to collect fingerprints and run them through the Mississippi Criminal Information and Federal Bureau of Investigation databases in order to complete state and national background checks. Are you willing to submit to required criminal history background checks?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Floor care: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person