What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Services Assistant - Thornton Manor position at Thornton Manor?
Thornton Manor is seeking an Environmental Services Assistant to join our team working in housekeeping and laundry. If you are a self-starter, detail-oriented, and organized, this may be the ideal position for you.
JOB HIGHLIGHTS:
Part-time shifts available
Wage range: Starting at $13.50 depending on experience
ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY:
Thornton Manor Nursing & Care Center is a vibrant senior living campus offering both Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living services. Our 43-bed Skilled Nursing Facility provides compassionate long-term, short-term, and respite care, while Thornton Heights, our 13-unit Assisted Living community, features spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments with stunning bluff-side views.
We proudly offer both inpatient and outpatient therapy to support the diverse needs of our residents. At Thornton Manor Care Center, we are dedicated to delivering quality, person-centered care while fostering a workplace where team members feel valued, supported, and inspired.
If you're seeking an organization where both residents and team members can truly thrive, we invite you to join the Thornton Manor Nursing & Care Center family!
Job Summary :
The primary purpose of the Environmental Services Assistant job position is to perform the day-to-day activities of the housekeeping and/or laundry departments in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing the facility, and as may be directed by the Environmental Services Director, to assure that the facility is maintained in a safe and comfortable manner.
E S S E N T I A L J O B F U N C T I O N S :
• Ensure the provision of a clean environment for our residents and staff, providing high quality services and high standards of cleanliness, ensuring compliance with infection control procedures.
• Carry out all cleaning and/or laundry duties as directed the by Environmental Services Director according to required department policies and procedures.
• Dusts furniture, woodwork, equipment, and dust-mops floors. Polishes and cleans fixtures in rooms, bathrooms, and common areas.
• Operates environmental services equipment that may include washers, dryers, vacuums, floor cleaners, buffers, shampooers, etc.
• Wet-mops rooms, halls and other areas, shampoos rugs and furniture.
• Cleans vents, fan fixtures, top of window door frames and other high surfaces.
• Gathers and disposes of trash and waste materials using specified bags and containers, following waste disposal policies.
• Moves furniture and other heavy objects safely and as required for cleaning.
• Performs terminal cleaning procedures of resident rooms and prepares rooms for new admissions; follows isolation procedures in isolation rooms.
• Takes laundry and linen supply requests, makes supply packs for departments and puts linen stacks in carts for distribution.
• Delivers linen to departments according to pre-established par levels and schedules.
• Ensures that all cleaning and/or laundry equipment is correctly and safely used and kept in a safe condition. Reports any defects to the supervisors.
• Adheres to local, state, and federal environmental, health and safety regulations.
• Participates in facility in-services, including infection control and facility disaster planning efforts.
• Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects.
• Follows material safety data sheets (MSDS) for hazardous chemicals in the Environmental Services Department and participates in training to ensure that containers of hazardous chemicals in the department are properly labeled and stored.
• Maintain a sanitary environment, and that aseptic and isolation techniques are followed.
• Report work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident information.
• Ensure that the residents' personal and property rights policies are always followed.
• On-call duties as required.
• Overtime may be required.
• Essential Functions of this position must be performed in person.
R E Q U I R E D S K I L L S & A B I L I T I E S :
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Must be adaptable, flexible to changes, and able to prioritize and organize work efficiently.
• Help foster an environment that promotes growth and development of team members.
• Create and maintain a warm and inviting atmosphere promoting collaboration between residents and their family, team members and partners in care.
E D U C A T I O N & Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S :
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Experience in Environmental Services, in a skilled nursing, long term care, assisted living or hospital facility is preferred, but not required.
• Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Physical & Sensory Requirements (With or Without Reasonable Accommodation) :
This list is not meant to be inclusive, rather exemplary of types of physical activities involved in the performance of essential functions. Routinely engages in medium to heavy work, lifting up to approximately 50 lbs. alone, with frequent lifting and/or carrying up to 25 lbs. Routinely lifts/supports approximately 100 lbs. or more with assistance in usual circumstances or alone in emergency situations. Routinely pushes/pulls equipment in excess of 100 lbs.
Frequent walking/standing, reaching, bending, stooping, balancing, crouching and lifting or repositioning residents, grasping, pulling, fine hand coordination, ability to hear and respond to pages, ability to
understand and follow written and oral instructions and directions; ability to read and write; ability to communicate with residents and others; ability to distinguish smells, tastes, and temperatures; and ability to remain calm in emergency situations and when handling multiple tasks.
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 with or without notice.
Code of Conduct :
Must adhere to the Company's Code of Conduct policy including documentation and reporting responsibilities.
Safe Work Performance Expectations :
The safety of our employees, residents and visitors is of paramount importance to Thornton Manor. Our workplace safety program will be incorporated as the standard of practice for this organization. Compliance with these safe work expectations will be required of all employees as a condition of employment. Our organization will hold all employees accountable for safety performance equal with quality and production expectations.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement :
Thornton Manor is committed to ensure equal employment opportunities to all employees and to grant employment to qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, pregnancy, veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, or any other reason supported by federal and state regulations and judicial decisions governing employment related actions including recruitment, job placement, administration of compensation and employee benefits programs, training, and termination of employment.
JOB HIGHLIGHTS:
Part-time shifts available
Wage range: Starting at $13.50 depending on experience
ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY:
Thornton Manor Nursing & Care Center is a vibrant senior living campus offering both Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living services. Our 43-bed Skilled Nursing Facility provides compassionate long-term, short-term, and respite care, while Thornton Heights, our 13-unit Assisted Living community, features spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments with stunning bluff-side views.
We proudly offer both inpatient and outpatient therapy to support the diverse needs of our residents. At Thornton Manor Care Center, we are dedicated to delivering quality, person-centered care while fostering a workplace where team members feel valued, supported, and inspired.
If you're seeking an organization where both residents and team members can truly thrive, we invite you to join the Thornton Manor Nursing & Care Center family!
Job Summary :
The primary purpose of the Environmental Services Assistant job position is to perform the day-to-day activities of the housekeeping and/or laundry departments in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing the facility, and as may be directed by the Environmental Services Director, to assure that the facility is maintained in a safe and comfortable manner.
E S S E N T I A L J O B F U N C T I O N S :
• Ensure the provision of a clean environment for our residents and staff, providing high quality services and high standards of cleanliness, ensuring compliance with infection control procedures.
• Carry out all cleaning and/or laundry duties as directed the by Environmental Services Director according to required department policies and procedures.
• Dusts furniture, woodwork, equipment, and dust-mops floors. Polishes and cleans fixtures in rooms, bathrooms, and common areas.
• Operates environmental services equipment that may include washers, dryers, vacuums, floor cleaners, buffers, shampooers, etc.
• Wet-mops rooms, halls and other areas, shampoos rugs and furniture.
• Cleans vents, fan fixtures, top of window door frames and other high surfaces.
• Gathers and disposes of trash and waste materials using specified bags and containers, following waste disposal policies.
• Moves furniture and other heavy objects safely and as required for cleaning.
• Performs terminal cleaning procedures of resident rooms and prepares rooms for new admissions; follows isolation procedures in isolation rooms.
• Takes laundry and linen supply requests, makes supply packs for departments and puts linen stacks in carts for distribution.
• Delivers linen to departments according to pre-established par levels and schedules.
• Ensures that all cleaning and/or laundry equipment is correctly and safely used and kept in a safe condition. Reports any defects to the supervisors.
• Adheres to local, state, and federal environmental, health and safety regulations.
• Participates in facility in-services, including infection control and facility disaster planning efforts.
• Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects.
• Follows material safety data sheets (MSDS) for hazardous chemicals in the Environmental Services Department and participates in training to ensure that containers of hazardous chemicals in the department are properly labeled and stored.
• Maintain a sanitary environment, and that aseptic and isolation techniques are followed.
• Report work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident information.
• Ensure that the residents' personal and property rights policies are always followed.
• On-call duties as required.
• Overtime may be required.
• Essential Functions of this position must be performed in person.
R E Q U I R E D S K I L L S & A B I L I T I E S :
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Must be adaptable, flexible to changes, and able to prioritize and organize work efficiently.
• Help foster an environment that promotes growth and development of team members.
• Create and maintain a warm and inviting atmosphere promoting collaboration between residents and their family, team members and partners in care.
E D U C A T I O N & Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S :
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Experience in Environmental Services, in a skilled nursing, long term care, assisted living or hospital facility is preferred, but not required.
• Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Physical & Sensory Requirements (With or Without Reasonable Accommodation) :
This list is not meant to be inclusive, rather exemplary of types of physical activities involved in the performance of essential functions. Routinely engages in medium to heavy work, lifting up to approximately 50 lbs. alone, with frequent lifting and/or carrying up to 25 lbs. Routinely lifts/supports approximately 100 lbs. or more with assistance in usual circumstances or alone in emergency situations. Routinely pushes/pulls equipment in excess of 100 lbs.
Frequent walking/standing, reaching, bending, stooping, balancing, crouching and lifting or repositioning residents, grasping, pulling, fine hand coordination, ability to hear and respond to pages, ability to
understand and follow written and oral instructions and directions; ability to read and write; ability to communicate with residents and others; ability to distinguish smells, tastes, and temperatures; and ability to remain calm in emergency situations and when handling multiple tasks.
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 with or without notice.
Code of Conduct :
Must adhere to the Company's Code of Conduct policy including documentation and reporting responsibilities.
Safe Work Performance Expectations :
The safety of our employees, residents and visitors is of paramount importance to Thornton Manor. Our workplace safety program will be incorporated as the standard of practice for this organization. Compliance with these safe work expectations will be required of all employees as a condition of employment. Our organization will hold all employees accountable for safety performance equal with quality and production expectations.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement :
Thornton Manor is committed to ensure equal employment opportunities to all employees and to grant employment to qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, pregnancy, veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, or any other reason supported by federal and state regulations and judicial decisions governing employment related actions including recruitment, job placement, administration of compensation and employee benefits programs, training, and termination of employment.
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