What are the responsibilities and job description for the EVS Aide (Housekeeper) position at Maryland Masonic Homes?
Maryland Masonic Homes (MMH), a premier continuing care retirement community located in northern Baltimore County has an exciting opportunity for a Part-Time24 (3 days a week included every other weekend) EVS Aide!
MMH provides quality care in independent, assisted living, and healthcare; and is now a proud participant of the Medicare program. The EVS/Laundry Aide will work under the Director of Environmental Services to provide quality customer service that leaves a lasting impression on those we serve.
Essential Duties/Major Accountabilities:
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment by following infection control procedures.
• Clean resident’s room, apartments, bathrooms, employee areas, offices, etc.
• Sweep, mop, wipe down all counter tops and sanitize using the proper chemicals in all
assigned areas, for example, resident’s room, bathrooms, offices, public areas, etc.
• Keep utility storage rooms in good order by arranging supplies neatly and sweeping and
mopping the floor.
• Care for cleaning equipment. Makes sure all of the equipment that is used to perform
daily activities is clean.
• Perform work in the laundry room if assigned.
• Participate in in-service training, follow the Fire Plan, and abide by the Patient’s Bill of
Rights and the Maryland Masonic Homes’ policies and procedures.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous related experience preferred.
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members,
visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term
care.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the
programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc. that are necessary for
providing quality care.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the
willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work
effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate
them into existing housekeeping practices.
• Must be able to meet the standards of the MMH STARS Customer Service Program.
Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to
function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds, and push, pull and move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.
• Slip Resistant Shoes are required.
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Duties require bending, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting daily.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at
times, hostile people within the facility.
We offer a clean, safe, and friendly work environment with great hours: 3 days a week with every other weekend required.
Qualified candidates will have relevant work experience, be able to provide outstanding customer service, work as part of a team and have a demonstrated history of dependability. Must have reliable means of transportation. Desire to work with the elderly is a plus. We're looking for people who can do the job and will be a great fit for our team.
Competitive starting pay, commensurate with experience, please visit our website at Home | Maryland Masonic Homes
Maryland Masonic Homes
300 International Circle
Cockeysville MD 21030
WWW.mdmasonichomes.com