What are the responsibilities and job description for the Floor Care Technician - Day Shift position at Ridgewood Specialty Care?
Ridgewood Specialty Care, a 60-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Ottumwa, IA, is now hiring!
Floor Care Technician
Schedule/Shifts Available: Part Time - Day Shift
Make a Difference Every Day – Join Care Initiatives as a vital part of our facility team!
Join our compassionate care team across more than 40 skilled nursing communities throughout Iowa. If you're a dedicated and empathetic caregiver looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others during their healthcare journey, this is your opportunity to shine.
What You’ll Do & Key Responsibilities:
Apply today and become part of a team where your compassion, dedication, and care truly matter. At Care Initiatives, we’re committed to helping you grow your career while improving the lives of those we serve.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
Care Initiatives is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Floor Care Technician
Schedule/Shifts Available: Part Time - Day Shift
Make a Difference Every Day – Join Care Initiatives as a vital part of our facility team!
Join our compassionate care team across more than 40 skilled nursing communities throughout Iowa. If you're a dedicated and empathetic caregiver looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others during their healthcare journey, this is your opportunity to shine.
What You’ll Do & Key Responsibilities:
- Perform routine and deep floor care, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, carpet shampooing, stripping, waxing, and buffing.
- Clean resident rooms, hallways, dining areas, and common spaces.
- Safely operate floor care equipment and use cleaning chemicals per guidelines.
- Follow infection control, safety, and MSDS protocols.
- Identify and report damaged flooring, trip hazards, or equipment issues.
- Support special cleaning projects and emergency cleanups as needed.
- Work respectfully in resident-occupied areas and collaborate with the care team.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
- Positive attitude, professionalism, and teamwork.
- Experience in healthcare, hospitality, or commercial cleaning is a plus (but not required).
- Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and PPE.
- Exposure to cleaning chemicals and potential infectious materials.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
- Regular interaction with residents and staff in a healthcare setting.
- Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive wage.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.
- Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring your friends.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Develop your skills with company paid training and education to take your career to the next level.
- Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn—no more waiting for payday!
Apply today and become part of a team where your compassion, dedication, and care truly matter. At Care Initiatives, we’re committed to helping you grow your career while improving the lives of those we serve.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
Care Initiatives is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.