Environmental Aide - PT

Maintains a clean and orderly environment for the residents, staff, and guests. Performs a variety of housekeeping activities such as vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, scrubbing, polishing, sorting laundry, washing laundry, folding laundry, emptying soiled bins, disposing of trash and recyclables, emptying biohazard products, stocking consumables, maintaining inventory, and similar related tasks. Monitors all areas of the Nursing Home for potential infection control concerns. Work is performed under the direction of the Support Services Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitors and responds to cleaning and infection control concerns.

Receives and follows cleaning and/or laundry assignments as directed.

Reports damage to property, maintenance concerns, and any safety hazards utilizing the established work order system.

Cleans and stores all equipment and supplies.

Ensures all rooms, offices, and living spaces are cared for according to proper cleaning standards.

Checks stock levels of all consumables and replaces when appropriate.

Adheres strictly to rules regarding health and safety.

Works quickly without compromising quality.

Organizes and prioritizes work for the day and is flexible to adjust accordingly.

Commits to a detail-oriented regime.

Maintains a high level of energy and stamina.

Develops interpersonal skills with residents, staff, and guests.

Operates mechanized cleaning equipment.

Shampoos carpets and furniture to extract stains and to enhance sanitation.

Distribute linens, towels, and supplies.

Properly collects and disposes of waste.

Removes dirty items from resident rooms, soiled utility rooms, and dining rooms.

Cleans windows, doors, vents, baseboards, privacy curtains, shades, and other surfaces.

Performs special projects as assigned.

Participates in employee meetings and training.

Notifies nursing staff of any resident situation that requires nursing assistance.

Assists with setting up, breaking down, and cleaning up after special events.

Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested by management.

Participates in employee meetings and training as needed.

Performs special projects as assigned.

Meets attendance requirements and maintains the highest level of dependability.

Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, and reprioritizes work as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or the equivalent.

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:

Preferred knowledge and background in commercial housekeeping and/or laundry in a health care setting. Ability to understand oral and written directions; ability to read write; ability to work with minimal supervision; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation products, techniques, and methods.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, peripheral vision, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Environmental Factors:

The worker will be exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions. The worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and other infectious agents. May be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Special/Additional Requirements:

Subject to a complete criminal history background search and drug screening with acceptable results.

Worker will be required to work on weekends, holidays and may be required to work overtime hours.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. This is not an employment contract and does not alter any employee at-will status.

Bedford County, VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.