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Living Legends Health

Housekeeping Aide

Living Legends Health, Cheektowaga, New York, United States,


Description

Housekeeping Aide

STARTING RATE: $15.00/hr.

SHIFT: Part -Time

BENEFITS:

Weekly Paychecks

Health, Dental, Life Insurance

Referral Bonus

Retirement/401k

Flexible Schedules

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Housekeeping Supervisor, the Housekeeping Aide is responsible for cleaning resident rooms and other interior and exterior facility areas and assisting in maintaining a clean and attractive environment for the residents according to facility policy. Responsible for promptly and courteously responding to guests' needs while maintaining guest satisfaction. At times, guests may request additional items in their room, laundry services, shoe shines, extra roll-away beds, or cribs. They also answer guests' inquiries regarding various matters, such as accommodation features or local attractions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Acts appropriately under the direction of the Housekeeping Supervisor and acts as a part of the interdisciplinary team

Clean and straighten (including vacuuming, wiping, mopping, polishing, etc.) rooms, offices, and common areas; polish and remove items; ensure resident’s rooms are safe, comfortable, and maintained in an attractive manner

Demonstrates ability to adjust to changes in shift assignments to meet facility needs.

Cleans and sanitizes areas of responsibility according to facility policy and procedure

Moves and arranges residents’ furniture and equipment as directed by the supervisor

Cleans resident's dining areas after meal service and adheres to the weekly cleaning schedule of the dining area

Cleans and sanitizes resident bathrooms and common bath areas

Cleans and maintains windows and walls in resident rooms and common areas

Complies with a weekly departmental cleaning schedule

Maintaining supply carts with adequate supplies

Ensure all daily responsibilities and assignments are met,

Communicate with supervisors and other staff members throughout the day

Adheres to all chemical cleaning hazards as indicated on supplies

Observes rules of sanitation at all times

Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program when performing work functions

Is aware of, and adheres to, Resident’s Bill of Rights and Confidentiality of Resident Information

Interacts with residents and family members, co-workers, and clinical and ancillary staff in a non-judgmental, supportive, and calm manner

Addresses family satisfaction issues immediately by reporting them to the supervisor in a professional manner

Is aware of Resident Abuse Reporting Law

Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude

Demonstrates ability to locate emergency equipment (i.e., fire extinguisher)

Demonstrates ability to identify and respond appropriately to potential behavioral outbursts

Uses facility equipment safely

Recognizes, removes and reports potential hazards

Follows established safety rules/accident prevention

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum 18 years of age

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

High degree of personal hygiene required

Position-related experience preferred

Ability to read and understand work assignments, as well as report verbally and provide written documentation as necessary

Respect for residents’ privacy and rights; display of genuine concern and empathy for the elderly

Able to perform tasks while upholding high standards of quality, cleanliness, and kindness

Qualities of responsibility, diplomacy, and ability to work well with fellow staff members

ABOUT US:

The McGuire Group is a portfolio of six health care facilities in New York state, including: Autumn View Health Care Facility in Hamburg; Brookhaven Health Care Facility in East Patchogue; Garden Gate Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga; Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Williamsville; Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda and Seneca Health Care Center in West Seneca. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and VestraCare.

Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.

Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Communication Skills: Expert

People Skills: Expert

Education

Required

High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)